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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:36:31Why this hearing
On the record: 4 witnesses, including 2 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 1 from a business or trade group.
Witnesses include a trucking association vice president, a freelance writer and editor, a director from the National Employment Law Project, and a research fellow at the Mercatus Center.
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The subcommittee
12 members · 7 Republicans, 5 Democrats
Witnesses
- Nathan MehrensVice President, Workforce Policy, American Trucking AssociationsTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Kim KavinFreelance Writer and EditorTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Laura PadinDirector of Work Structures, National Employment Law ProjectTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Dr. Liya PalagashviliSenior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversityTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
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Timeline & documents
- Hearing noticed (done)
- Held (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 12:33 PM
- Video posted (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 12:33 PM
- Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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