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Government surveillance of U.S. citizens

The subcommittee examines government surveillance of U.S. citizens through testimony from four policy, legal and advocacy representatives.

Tue, Apr 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 11:36 AM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2141Rayburn 2141

CHAIRAndy Biggs R-AZ-5
Lucy McBath D-GA-6
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HOURS
1:46
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
15
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 2 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 1 from a business or trade group.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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The subcommittee

15 members · 7 Republicans, 7 Democrats, 1 independent

Witnesses

  • Philip KikoPrincipal, Williams & JensenFirst appearance
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  • James CzerniawskiSenior Policy Analyst, Technology & Innovation, Americans for ProsperityFirst appearance
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  • Gene SchaerrGeneral Counsel, Project for Privacy & Surveillance AccountabilityFirst appearance
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  • Kia HamadanchySenior Policy Counsel, National Political Advocacy DivisionFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)APR 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 11:36 AM
  3. Video posted (done)APR 8, 2025 · 11:36 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2025

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