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Congressional Hearing: Countering Left-Wing Organized Violence

Original title: "MOSTLY PEACEFUL": COUNTERING LEFT-WING ORGANIZED VIOLENCE

January 1, 2023

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$2,900across 1 reported contribution
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
GLENN IVEY FOR CONGRESS 2022DWYER, JOHN W$2,900-Dec 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal congressional inquiry into domestic security threats, which may influence future federal oversight priorities, Department of Homeland Security resource allocation, or legislative proposals regarding civil unrest.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is subject to the oversight and investigative priorities established by the subcommittee.

Independent Women's Forum

The organization provided formal testimony through its spokesperson.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a May 16, 2023, House hearing focused on investigating and countering instances of organized violence attributed to left-wing groups. The hearing included testimony from witnesses and the submission of various reports and articles for the congressional record.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 16, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
  • The hearing title is 'MOSTLY PEACEFUL: COUNTERING LEFT-WING ORGANIZED VIOLENCE'.
  • Four witnesses provided testimony: Riley Gaines, Scott G. Erickson, Amy Spitalnick, and Julio Rosas.
  • Multiple documents, articles, and reports were submitted for the record by members including Delia C. Ramirez, Daniel S. Goldman, Glenn Ivey, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and August Pfluger.
  • The hearing is officially recorded as Serial No. 118-13 of the 118th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was convened by the on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability to examine and discuss issues related to organized violence attributed to left-wing groups.
Who testified at the hearing?
The witnesses were Riley Gaines (Independent Women's Forum), Scott G. Erickson (former DHS official), Amy Spitalnick (Jewish Council for Public Affairs), and Julio Rosas (Townhall).

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal congressional inquiry into domestic security threats, which may influence future federal oversight priorities, Department of Homeland Security resource allocation, or legislative proposals regarding civil unrest.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Left-Wing Violence

The hearing represents a specific legislative focus on investigating left-wing organized violence as a primary oversight objective for the subcommittee.

Connected Entities

personAmy SpitalnickWitness, Incoming CEO of Jewish Council for Public AffairsMap →
personGlenn IveyRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personJulio RosasWitness, Senior Writer at TownhallMap →
personDan BishopChairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and AccountabilityMap →
organizationCommittee on Homeland SecurityParent committee overseeing the subcommitteeMap →
personRiley GainesWitness, Spokeswoman for Independent Women's ForumMap →
personScott G. EricksonWitness, Former Deputy Chief of Staff at DHSMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment40
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