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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Confirmation Hearing for John Demers
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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