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Why this hearing
On the record: 6 witnesses: 4 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 2 federal officials.
The witnesses include specialists in firearms and disability policy, as well as representatives of veterans' groups.
Real oversight or theater?
Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?
NO RATINGS YET
What each witness said
We haven’t summarized the witnesses’ statements yet.
Who asked what
We haven’t logged who asked questions at this hearing yet.
Question logs come from the committee’s official video.
The subcommittee
11 members · 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats
Witnesses
- Dr. Jordan B. CohenAnalyst in Firearms Policy, Congressional Research ServiceTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Dr. Scott D. SzymenderaAnalyst in Disability Policy, Congressional Research ServiceTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- James McCormickPast National Commander, Military Order of the Purple HeartTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Dr. Wayne ReynoldsNational Treasurer, Vietnam Veterans of AmericaTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Michael "Top" WashingtonMaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps (retired), Everytown Veterans Advisory CouncilTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Nancy SpringerAssociate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.THIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
In the news
No news coverage of this hearing yet.
Timeline & documents
- Hearing noticed (done)
- Held (done)JAN 23, 2025 · 1:15 PM – 2:43 PM
- Video posted (done)JAN 23, 2025 · 2:43 PM
- Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED APR 14, 2025
- Written testimonyPENDING
- Questions for the recordPENDING
- Printed transcriptPDF (opens the committee’s file)
Written follow-up questions from members, answered after the hearing. aren’t posted yet. The printed transcript is out.
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