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Senate Confirmation Hearing for John Demers

Original title: NOMINATION OF JOHN CHARLES DEMERS TO BE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for the official who will lead the Department of Justice's national security investigations and oversee the use of foreign intelligence tools like of .

Who is mentioned in the record

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John Demers

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal appointment.

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

The committee is responsible for vetting the nominee and conducting oversight of the National Security Division.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on October 31, 2017, to consider the nomination of John Charles Demers for the position of Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at the Department of Justice. The session included opening statements from committee leadership and a review of the nominee's professional background and qualifications.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on October 31, 2017, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
John Demers was nominated by President Trump to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division.
The nominee previously served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the DOJ's National Security Division.
The nominee held various executive legal roles at the Boeing Company prior to his nomination.
The nominee is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
The committee is currently considering legislation to renew FISA Title VII authorities for eight years.
The nominee provided written responses to over 30 questions from the committee prior to the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division?

This official leads the Department of Justice's division responsible for national security-related investigations and the use of foreign intelligence tools.

What is the status of the FISA Title VII renewal mentioned in the hearing?

At the time of the hearing, the committee had reported out a bill to renew these authorities for eight years with additional privacy protections.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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FISA Renewal Context

The hearing highlights the committee's focus on balancing national security tools with privacy protections during the 2017 FISA renewal debate.

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Connected Entities

organizationBoeing Company“Former employer of John Demers”Map →

personMark R. Warner“Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence”Map →

organizationSenate Select Committee on Intelligence“Committee conducting the confirmation hearing”Map →

organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency overseeing national security investigations”Map →

personJohn Charles Demers“Nominee for Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division”Map →

personRichard Burr“Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence”Map →

Sources

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