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Bureau of Prisons oversight

The subcommittee examines oversight of the Bureau of Prisons.

Tue, May 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:44 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2141Rayburn 2141

CHAIRAndy Biggs R-AZ-5
Lucy McBath D-GA-6
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HOURS
2:50
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
15
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:50:27
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks.

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 subcommittee

15 members · 7 Republicans, 7 Democrats, 1 independent

Witnesses

  • Patrick PurtillVice President and General Counsel, Unify.USFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Andy PotterFounder and Executive Director, One Voice UnitedFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Kandia MiltonGovernment Affairs Director, Dream.OrgFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Cody WildeSenior Vice President of Correctional Programs, Prison FellowshipFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:44 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 6, 2025 · 12:44 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 JUL 21, 2025

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