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Sanctuary state governors testify

The committee hears from the governors of Minnesota, New York and Illinois and the president and CEO of Democracy Forward Foundation at a hearing on sanctuary-state policies.

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 6:17 PM ETCapitol, Room HVC-210Capitol HVC-210

CHAIRJames Comer R-KY-1
Robert Garcia D-CA-42
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HOURS
8:11
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
48
STORIES
0

Watch

OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 8:11:25
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 3 state and local officials and 1 from an advocacy group or think tank.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The committee

48 members · 26 Republicans, 22 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Tim WalzGovernor, State of MinnesotaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • The Honorable Kathy HochulGovernor, State of New YorkFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • The Honorable JB PritzkerGovernor, State of IllinoisFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Skye PerrymanPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Democracy Forward FoundationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)JUN 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 6:17 PM
  3. Video posted (done)JUN 12, 2025 · 6:17 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED DEC 15, 2025

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