FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention

Original title: PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE:. A CALL TO ACTION

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert and public testimony that informs potential future federal legislation regarding firearm regulations and public safety policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gun violence survivors and families

Individuals providing testimony regarding their personal experiences with gun violence.

Law enforcement agencies

Police leadership providing testimony on the operational impact of gun violence and current regulations.

Medical professionals

Surgeons and medical staff providing data on the physical impact of firearm injuries.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the official record of a February 6, 2019, congressional hearing held by the House on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. The hearing featured testimony from students, medical professionals, law enforcement, and legal experts regarding strategies to address gun violence in the United States.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 6, 2019, in the 116th Congress.
The session was titled 'Preventing Gun Violence: A Call to Action'.
Witnesses included students, a trauma surgeon, a police chief, a law professor, and an advocate from Giffords Law Center.
The record includes submitted letters from organizations such as Stand with Parkland and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence.
The hearing was held before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Judiciary Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather testimony and expert perspectives on the issue of gun violence to inform the 's work.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included students Aalayah Eastmond and Savannah Lindquist, community leader Diane Latiker, surgeon Dr. Joseph V. Sakran, Major Sabrina Tapp-Harper, Police Chief Art Acevedo, law professor Dr. Joyce Lee Malcolm, and Robyn Thomas of Giffords Law Center.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert and public testimony that informs potential future federal legislation regarding firearm regulations and public safety policies.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Broad Stakeholder Inclusion

The hearing record demonstrates a deliberate effort to include diverse perspectives, ranging from high school students and community activists to law enforcement and legal scholars.

Aalayah Eastmond Art Acevedo Dr. Joyce Lee Malcolm

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →

personJohn Ratcliffe“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee.”Map →

personAalayah Eastmond“Witness; student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.”Map →

personKaren Bass“Chair of the Subcommittee.”Map →

personDr. Joseph V. Sakran“Witness; surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital.”Map →

personArt Acevedo“Witness; Chief of Police, Houston Police Department.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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