Federal · U.S. House · Subcommittee

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

Part ofJudiciary CommitteeChairAndy Biggs(R)judiciary.house.gov

MeetingsHearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.

Sep 152026

“Missing and Murdered Indigenous People: Strengthening Public Safety in Tribal Communities”Hearing2237 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

The Honorable Austin KnudsenAttorney General · Montana Department of JusticeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Myron LizerFormer Vice President · Navajo NationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Trent ShoresManaging Shareholder · GableGotwalsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Abigail Echo-HawkExecutive Vice President of the Seattle Indian Health Board · Director of the Urban Indian Health InstituteWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

A report from the Urban Indian Health Institute titled, “Not One More: Findings and Recommendations of the Not Invisible Act Commission”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

A 2023 report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Commission, submitted for the Record by Ms. Lee of FL

A statement for the record from the National Council of American Indians, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

An article from AZ Family titled, “Arizona ranks near top in missing Indigenous person cases”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from AZ Med titled, “Unveiling Arizona’s Sober Living Fraud Scandal”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Big Horn County News titled, “Report: 20% of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices With Indian Country Oversight Are Noncompliant With Landmark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Law”, submitte

An article from Colorado Politics titled, “FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases – Out West Roundup”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A press release from the Department of the Interior titled, “Interior Department Announces Major Fentanyl Seizure Following Joint Operation on Pueblo of Isleta Reservation”, submitted for the Record b

An article from Esquire titled, “How the Kidnapping and Murder of Ashlynne Mike Changed Our Country’s Amber Alert Protocols”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Native News Online titled, “42 Arrested in Arizona Sober Living Home Fraud Targeting Native Americans, Charges Include Manslaughter”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Navajo Times titled, “Arizona faces $2.8 billion class action lawsuit over alleged negligence in AHCCCS fraud scheme”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from NHO News titled, “Sober living fraud allegations persist on tribal lands”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A blog post from OJP dated September 9, 2019, titled, “The Legacy of Ashlynne Mike”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from State Scoop titled, “Can AI solve cold cases?”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The Center Square titled, “Arizona senator blasts alleged Medicaid fraud at hearing”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

Apr 292026

“Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh’s Law”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Ms. Kayleigh KozakSurvivor AdvocateWitness Biography — HHRG-119-JU08-Bio-KozakK-20260429-U1.pdf Witness Statement Witness Biography — HHRG-119-JU08-Bio-KozakK-20260429-U3.pdf

The Honorable Suzette ValladaresSenator · California State SenateWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Rachel WrightNational Policy Director · Right On CrimeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Lisae JordanExecutive Director · Maryland Coalition Against Sexual AssaultWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

An article from 12 News titled “Kayleigh's Law helps more than a thousand Arizona crime victims” dated November 14, 2023, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from The Signal titled “Valladares introduces ‘Kayleigh’s Law’ bill to strengthen protections for crime victims” dated February 26, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from InBuckeye titled “Judge denies Liberty District’s motion to dismiss decades-old sexual abuse negligence case” dated May 14, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from Fox News titled “Prosecutors want Idaho killer barred from contacting victims’ families for nearly a century” dated July 22, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from AX Free News titled “Arizona Senator Celebrates Legal Triumph As Court Upholds Strict Sex-Offender Law” dated November 21, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A press release from California State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares titled “Senate Democrats Reject Crime Victim Protection Law, Continue to Prioritize Criminals Over Victims” dated April 1, 202

An article from the Arizona Daily Independent titled “Officials Who Claim to Support Victim Rights Go On Offensive To Silence Outspoken Victim Advocate” dated April 15, 2023, submitted for the Record

A letter from the Arizona Sheriff’s Association to Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member Raskin dated April 27, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

Apr 152026

“Restricted Rights: Second Amendment Under Fire”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.Postponed

Feb 132026

“The Monitoring Racket: The Grift that Keeps on Giving”Hearing1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 850072:00 p.m.

The Honorable Debbie LeskoVice Chair · Maricopa County Board of SupervisorsWitness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Felix GarciaPresident and CEO · Zoe Foundation, IncWitness Statement

Mr. Jon RichesVice President for Litigation · Goldwater InstituteWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Testimony of the United Coalition of Public Safety (UCOPS), submitted for the record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A statement for the Record from Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-07).

A memo from the Office of the Attorney General titled “Memorandum for Heads of Civil Litigating Components” dated September 13, 2021, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A letter from the Peace Officers Research Association of California to Chairman Jordan and Chairman Biggs, dated February 12, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A statement from Chris Clark, Private Citizen, Taxpayer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and President of the Deputies Law Enforcement Association, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article by Thomas Galvin, chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, titled “Sheriff’s office monitor is draining Maricopa County: A monitor keeps moving goalposts for MCSO officers, puttin

A lease agreement between Luhr’s Investors, LLC and Maricopa County, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A bill from Warshaw & Associates, Inc. to the County of Maricopa, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from AZ Family titled “County attorney says monitor has ‘financial incentive’ to continue MCSO oversight” dated July 18, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from the Washington Examiner titled “Supervisors call for end to $353M oversight of sheriff’s office” dated July 23, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from AZ Family titled “DOJ supports call to end Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office oversight case” dated January 10, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A statement from the National Association of Police Organizations, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A letter to Attorney General Bondi from Chairman Biggs, dated October 7, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

Jan 212026

“When Public Funds Are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building3:00 p.m.

Mr. Dylan Hedtler-GaudetteActing Vice President of Policy and Governemnt Affairs · Project On Government OversightWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Scott DexterIndependent JournalistWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Jennifer LarsonChief Executive Officer and Founder · Holland Autism Center and ClinicWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Nick ShirleyIndependent JournalistWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

An article from Project On Government Oversight titled, “7 Ways Congress Should Sharpen Its Oversight in 2026”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

An article from MSN titled, “Foreign ATM? Somali cash exodus from Minneapolis exponentially larger than other major US airports”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The Century Foundation titled, “Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze in Five States Could Cost Families $400 Million”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

An article from Detroit News titled, “Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 in biggest single-day act of clemency”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Breitbart titled, “Justice Dept. to Interrogate Tim Walz, Four Other Top Minnesota Democrats”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from the North Dakota Monitor titled, “North Dakota judge blasts Biden for setting fraudsters free”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Fox News titled, “Biden clemency list includes individuals who defrauded taxpayers out of millions”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The Blaze titled, “Minnesota day-care expose journalist strikes again – and part 2 names the ‘hub’ of the fraud wheel”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A press release from the DOJ titled, “Six Additional Defendants Charged, One Defendant Pleads Guilty in Ongoing Fraud Schemes”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from ProPublica titled, “Arizona Has Recovered Just 5% of Taxpayer Dollars Lost in a $2.5 Billion Medicaid Fraud Scheme”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from 19th News titled, “Here’s what’s happening with childcare fraud in Minnesota”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

State of Minnesota Executive Order 25-10 titled, “Empowering State Agencies to Continue Combatting Fraud”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

A press release from the Governor of Minnesota’s office titled, “Governor Walz Issues Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Take Additional Steps to Continue combating Fraud”, submitted for the

A press release from the DOJ titled, “78th Defendant Charged in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Chicago Sun Times titled, “Biden commutes sentences of 2 Illinois megafraudsters”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Fox 9 titled, “Through the years: A decade of investigating fraud Minnesota”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The Guardian titled, “Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

A press released from the US Department of Health and Human Services titled, “HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Bi

An article from MSN titled, “Suitcases filled with millions in cash flew out of MSP airport; ex-TSA agent connects dots years later”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Breitbart titled, “Vance Praises YouTuber Nick Shirley Reporting on Minnesota Fraud”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities titled, “Republicans’ Claims of “Fraud” Are a Pretext for Unpopular and Drastic Medicaid Cuts”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

An article titled, “Timeline: Fraud investigations stretch across Walz’s tenure”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from Just the News titled, “In Somali fraud scandal, Republicans probe evidence of a blue state election scheme”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from MSN titled, “TSA flags suspicious cash outflow at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from PBS titled, “5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from CNN titled, “Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The Columbus Dispatch titled, “Columbus mother and daughter among 15 indicted in pandemic unemployment assistant scheme”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from Breitbart titled, “Walz, Omar Using ICE Operations to Distract from Fraud Scandal”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A letter dated October 21, 2025, from Representative Bennie Thompson to Secretary Robert Kennedy, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

State of Minnesota Executive Order 25-01 titled, “Preventing Fraud and Establishing the Financial Crimes and Fraud Section of the Department of Public Safety”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin o

An article from NBC News titled, “Trump’s pardons forgive financial crimes that came with hundreds of millions in punishments”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from The Guardian titled, “Behind the Somali daycare panic is a mother-and-son duo angling to be top Maga influencers”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from The Intercept titled, “Right-Wing Youtuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from the Huffington Post titled, “The Trump Administration Says It’s Cracking Down On Fraud. It Gave A Red State A Pass”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

Dec 172025

“Protecting Consumers and Businesses: Confronting Organized Retail Crime”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Scott McBrideChief Global Asset Protection Officer & CSO · American Eagle Outfitters Inc.Witness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Summer StephanDistrict AttorneyWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Shane BennettPrincipal of Cyber Defense – Theft, Fraud & Abuse · TargetWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Chris SpearPresident and Chief Executive Officer · American Trucking AssociationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

A statement for the record from the ICSC, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

A letter dated December 17, 2025, from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) to Chairman Biggs and Ranking Member McBath, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A statement for the record from the National Retail Federation, submitted for the Record by Mr. Nehls of TX

An article from NJ.com titled, “Walmart store closings 2024: See the full list of all the stores that closed this year”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A statement for the record from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

A statement for the record from The Home Depot, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

Sep 162025

“Unmanned and Unchecked: Confronting the Rising Threat of Malicious Drone Use in America”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building6:00 p.m.

Dr. Catherine CahillDirector · ACUASI - Geophysical InstituteWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Robert DooleyStatewide UAS and C-UAS Coordinator · Florida Highway PatrolWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Brett FeddersenVice President for Strategy and Government Affairs · D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc.Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Dr. Ryan WallaceProfessor · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

A question for the record for the witnesses, submitted for the Record by Mr. Nehls of TX

Response to question for the record from Sergeant Robert Dooley

A link to a news clip from NewsNation titled, “Cartels drop bombs from drones near the Southern Border”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

Response to question for the record from Mr. Brett Feddersen

Response to question for the record from Dr. Catherine Cahill

Response to question for the record from Dr. Ryan Wallace

An article from DroneLife titled, “Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from Reuters titled, “Increasing drone incidents near US airports, stadiums prompt alarm, officials say”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs AZ

An article from Corrections1 titled, “Drones lifting inmates out of prisons? UK inspector says it’s a ‘theoretical possibility’”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from DroneLife titled, “New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

Jul 162025

“Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Exploitation: A New Era of Risk”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Ms. Zara PerumalChief Technology Officer · Overwatch DataWitness Biography — HHRG-119-JU08-Bio-PerumalZ-20250716-U4.pdf Witness Statement Witness Biography — HHRG-119-JU08-Bio-PerumalZ-20250716-U6.pdf

Mr. Ari RedbordGlobal Head of Policy · TRM LabsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Dr. Andrew BowneProfessor · George Washington UniversityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Cody VenzkeSenior Policy Counsel · National Political Advocacy DivisionWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Testimony of Barry Friedman, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Professor of Law and Affiliated Professor of Politics, Faculty Director, Policing Project, New York University School of Law, submitted for the Record b

Testimony from Keith Kupferschmid, Chief Executive Officer, Copyright Alliance, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA.

A letter to Chairman Biggs and Ranking Member McBath from PublicCitizen dated July 16, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA.

A statement, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

A letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Majority Leader John Thune, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from the National Association of Attorneys General dated May 16, 2025,

An article from The Blaze titled "The countdown to artificial superintelligence begins: Grok 4 just took us several steps closer to the point of no return" dated July 12, 2025, submitted for the Recor

An article from Politico titled “Inside Congress Live” dated June 27, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA.

Jun 52025

“Foreign Influence on American’s Data Through the CLOUD Act”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Ms. Susan LandauProfessor of Cyber Security and Policy, Department of Computer Science · Tufts UniversityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Gregory NojeimSenior Counsel and Director, Security and Surveillance Project · Center for Democracy and TechnologyWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Richard SalgadoFounder, Salgado Strategies LLC · Lecturer at Stanford and Harvard Law SchoolsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Caroline Wilson PalowLegal Director and General Counsel · Privacy InternationalWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

An article from The New York Times titled, “The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology – which could easily merge data on Americans –

A letter dated June 5, 2025, from Reform Government Surveillance regarding the hearing on the CLOUD Act, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from The New York Times titled, “Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Goldman of NY

May 72025

“Criminalizing America: The Growth of Federal Offenses and Regulatory Overreach”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building6:00 p.m.

Mr. Michael FoxLegal Fellow · Project on Criminal JusticeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. GianCarlo CanaparoSenior Legal Fellow · The Heritage FoundationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Brett TolmanExecutive Director · Right on CrimeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Jonathan TurleyJ.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law · George Washington University Law SchoolWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

A bulletin from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding federal justice statistics from 2023, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

A statement for the record from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for the hearing on May 7, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

May 62025

“Federal Corrections in Focus: Oversight of the Bureau of Prisons”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Mr. Patrick PurtillVice President and General Counsel · Unify.USWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Andy PotterFounder and Executive Director · One Voice UnitedWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Kandia MiltonGovernment Affairs Director · Dream.OrgWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Cody WildeSenior Vice President of Correctional Programs · Prison FellowshipWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

An article from The New York Times titled “Under Trump, U.S. Prisons Offered Gender-Affirming Care” dated October 16, 2024, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

An article from CBS News titled “Survey: Transgender inmates more likely to be victims of sexual assault” dated July 31, 2015, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

Questions for Mr. Potter, submitted for the Record by Mr. Schmidt.

A report from GAO titled “Noncitizens in the U.S.: Public Information on Federal Incarcerations” dated September 3, 2024, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

An article from KWQC titled “Thomson Prison on lockdown since Sunday” dated March 11, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Moskowitz of FL.

An article from 9 News titled “Video shows masked ICE agents detaining 2 outside Douglas County courthouse” dated April 21, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

An article from Politico titled “Judge says 2-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported with ‘no meaningful process’” dated April 26, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

An article from Prison Fellowship titled “Prison Fellowship Applauds Congressional Funding of Prison Rape Elimination Act, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

An article from Corrections 1 titled “BOP slashes retention bonuses, impacting thousands of correctional officers” dated February 27, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

An article from Corrections 1 titled “15 FCI Thomson corrections officers hospitalized after suspected drug exposure in mailroom” dated April 17, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Moskowitz of FL.

An article from NBC News titled “Newborn U.S. citizen and Guatemalan mom detained as she faces deportation” dated May 4, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

Questions for Mr. Milton, submitted for the Record by Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Raskin.

Questions for Mr. Purtill, submitted for the Record by Mr. Schmidt.

Answers to Questions for Mr. Potter, submitted for the Record by Mr. Schmidt.

A letter from The Sentencing Project to Mr. William Marshall, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, dated May 5, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA.

An article from Federal News Network titled “ Days ahead of coming BOP pay cuts, some employees already resigning” dated March 14, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

An article from WQAD titled “DOGE making cuts to federal workforce: FCI Thomson union expresses frustration” dated February 25, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Moskowitz of FL.

An article from CNN titled “What happens with US citizen children caught up in Trump’s deportation push” dated May 3, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

Oral statement of Director Colette Peters dated July 23, 2024, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from The Guardian titled "US federal women's prison plagued by rampant staff sexual abuse to close" dated April 15, 2024.

An article from Newsweek titled “ICE Agents in Ski Masks Snatch Migrants Out of Lawyer’s Car” dated February 28, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Crockett of TX.

Apr 82025

“A Continued Pattern of Government Surveillance of U.S. Citizens”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Mr. Philip KikoPrincipal · Williams & JensenWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. James CzerniawskiSenior Policy Analyst, Technology & Innovation · Americans for ProsperityWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Gene SchaerrGeneral Counsel · Project for Privacy & Surveillance AccountabilityWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Kia HamadanchySenior Policy Counsel · National Political Advocacy DivisionWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

A statement for the record from Jake Laperruque, the Deputy Director of the Security and Surveillance Project at The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of

Mar 42025

“The Right to Self Defense”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building3:00 p.m.

Mr. Doug RitterFounder and Chair · Knife Rights, Inc.Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Diana MullerFounder · Women for Gun RightsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Dave McDemott, Esq.Founder · McDermott Law GroupWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Gregory Jackson, Jr.Former Deputy Director · White House Office of Gun Violence PreventionWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

A letter dated June 26, 2024, from Police Leaders for Community Safety regarding H.J. Res 144, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

A letter dated August 18, 2023, from the National Sheriff's Association regarding community violence and prevention, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

An article from Courthouse News Service titled, “Dems demand details from AG Bondi on Trump’s directive to review gun regulations”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD

An article from Texas Tribune titled, “Police Use of Robot to Kill Dallas Suspect Unprecedented, Experts Say”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Swalwell of CA

A report from the California Department of Justice Office of Gun Violence Prevention titled, “California’s Fight Against the Ghost Gun Crisis: Progress and New Challenges”, submitted for the Record by

A letter dated February 27, 2025, from Texas Representative Harold Dutton, Jr. to Chairman Biggs regarding H.R. 60, Knife Owners’ Protection Act, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ

An article from NBC News titled, “Former Uvalde school district police chief charged with child endangerment after shooting that killed 21”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Swalwell of CA

An article from CNN titled, “More than half of US teachers think being armed would make students less safe, report finds”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA

Feb 272025

"Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking and Online Exploitation”Hearing2141 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Ms. Anne BashamFounder and Chair · Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human TraffickingWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Camille CooperVice President · Anti-Human Trafficking & Child ExploitationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Sheri LopezSurvivor-advocate & Founder · Pearl at the MailboxWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Jean Bruggeman, Esq.Executive Director · Freedom Network USAWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

An article from the New York Post titled “Schumer for thousands in donations from Jeffrey Epstein” dated July 10, 2019, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A fact sheet from Shared Hope International titled “Combating Demand: The Harmful Impact of Decriminalization on Anti-Trafficking Policies”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

Letter from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to Chairman Biggs and Ranking Member McBath dated February 27, 2025. submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

An article from the Washington Post titled “Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding” dated February 26, 2025, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

An article from The Daily Beast titled “Listen To The Jeffrey Epstein Tapes: ‘I Was Donald Trump’s Closest Friend’” dated November 3, 2024, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

An article from Vanity Fair titled “'The Girls Were Just So Young': The Horrors of Jeffrey Epstein’s Private Island” dated July 20, 2019, submitted for the Record by Mr. Raskin of MD.

A document from the International Criminal Police Organization titled “INTERPOL’s Crimes Against Children Unit”, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ.

A brief from ACLU titled “Is Sex Work Decriminalization The Answer?”, submitted for the Record by Ms. McBath of GA.

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