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Legislative branch agency budget requests

The subcommittee hears budget requests from the Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, U.S. Copyright Office and Congressional Research Service.

Tue, Apr 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 10:58 AM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2362-ARayburn 2362-A

CHAIRDavid G. Valadao R-CA-22
Adriano Espaillat D-NY-13
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HOURS
1:02
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
10
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 2 federal officials.

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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

10 members · 6 Republicans, 4 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Carla HaydenLibrarian of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Shira PerlmutterRegister of Copyrights & Director, U.S. Copyright OfficeFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Karen DonfriedDirector, Congressional Research ServiceFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Thomas AustinArchitect of the CapitolFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)APR 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 10:58 AM
  3. Video posted (done)APR 8, 2025 · 10:58 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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