The U.S. House Committee on Oversight

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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December 13, 2022
At Hearing, Members and Witnesses Detail the Ongoing Threat Posed by Anti-Democratic Extremist Groups
December 12, 2022
Chairman Raskin to Hold Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed ???????by Anti-Democratic Extremist Groups
November 16, 2022
At Historic Bipartisan Subcommittee Hearing, Witnesses Emphasize Widespread Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization
September 22, 2022
Chairman Raskin, Senator Schatz Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Banned Books Week
September 14, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Members Examine How the Fossil Fuel Industry Uses SLAPPs, Anti-Protest Laws to Stifle Free Speech
September 12, 2022
Chairman Raskin to Hold Hearing on Fossil Fuel Industry Efforts to Stifle Free Speech Through SLAPP Suits and Anti-Protest Laws
June 27, 2022
Chair Maloney, Chair Raskin, and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Request Briefing from Rikers Task Force on Conditions at Rikers Island
May 20, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Witnesses Warn Classroom Censorship Laws Hurt Students and Teachers, Erode Constitutional Freedoms
May 17, 2022
Chairman Raskin to Hold Hearing Examining Political Attacks on Free Speech and Classroom Censorship
May 03, 2022
Chair Raskin, Ranking Member Mace Request Justice Department Briefing on Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
April 08, 2022
Oversight Committee Urges NYC Mayor to Address Mental Health Crisis at Rikers Island
April 08, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Witnesses Detail the Devastating Impact of Book Bans on Students and Teachers
April 05, 2022
Chairman Raskin to Hold Hearing on Politically Motivated Efforts to Ban Books and Censor Free Speech in Schools and Public Libraries
March 26, 2022
Chairman Raskin Issues Statement on Continued Restoration Issues Along Pathway of the Midship Pipeline
March 17, 2022
Chairs Maloney, Raskin Launch Investigation into Election “Audit” in Otero County, New Mexico
March 14, 2022
Committee to Hear from Biden Administration, Students at Hearing on Threats Against Historically Black Colleges and Universities
March 07, 2022
Chair Raskin, Ranking Member Mace Request GAO Review of FBI Surveillance of Americans to Protect First Amendment Rights
March 04, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Members and Advocates Call for Action to Address Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
February 28, 2022
Chairman Raskin to Hold Hearing on the Neglected Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
February 02, 2022
Chairman Raskin, Rep. Gomez Urge DOJ to Investigate “Deputy Gangs” Within the LA County Sheriff’s Department
January 13, 2022
Amid National Blood Shortage, Oversight Committee Democrats Urge FDA to Reassess Blood Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men
January 12, 2022
Chairman Raskin Applauds Creation of New Department of Justice Unit to Counter Domestic Terrorism Threat
December 16, 2021
Chair Raskin and Rep. Pressley Request Briefing on DOJ’s Plans Regarding Federal Executions by Lethal Injection
December 08, 2021
During Subcommittee Hearing, Chairman Raskin Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan FAIR Act to Reform Nation’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
December 07, 2021
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to Hold Hearing on Reforms Needed to Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
November 22, 2021
Oversight Committee Requests Briefings from New York City District Attorneys on Excessive Bail
November 18, 2021
Chairman Raskin and Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Press University of Florida for Information on Silencing of Professors and Faculty
October 25, 2021
Committee Democrats Request Information on DOD Efforts to Track and Prevent Theft of Military Weapons
October 14, 2021
Subcommittees Release Memo Detailing Health Risks from Tear Gas and Lack of Federal Regulation
September 30, 2021
At Hearing, Biden Administration Officials Detail First-Ever Strategy to Combat Domestic Violent Extremism
September 27, 2021
Oversight Committee Requests Briefing on Deteriorating Conditions at Rikers Island
September 27, 2021
Oversight Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on the Biden Administration’s Counterterrorism Strategy
September 26, 2021
Chairs Maloney and Raskin Issue Statement on Cyber Ninjas “Audit” Report
September 24, 2021
Chairs Maloney, Raskin Request Cyber Ninjas CEO’s Testimony at Oversight Committee Hearing
September 22, 2021
Oversight Committee Demands Answers, Seeks Urgent Briefing on Border Patrol Agents’ Abusive Conduct Towards Migrants and Deportations to Haiti
August 05, 2021
Subcommittee Requests Briefing from DHS After Allegations of Discrimination by Border Patrol Agents in Michigan
July 30, 2021
Texas Lawmakers Urge Congress to Act on Comprehensive Voting Rights Legislation
July 26, 2021
Texas Lawmakers to Testify at Hearing on State’s Voter Suppression Efforts
May 27, 2021
Subcommittee Held Hearing on the Rise of Militia Violent Extremism
May 26, 2021
Chairwoman Maloney’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Role of Violent Militias in Right-Wing Extremism
May 26, 2021
Chairman Raskin’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Role of Violent Militias in Right-Wing Extremism
May 26, 2021
Ahead of Hearing, Chairman Raskin Requests Information on DHS’ Risk Evaluation of Militia Violent Extremists Prior to January 6 Attack
May 20, 2021
Oversight Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on the Role of Violent Militias in Right-Wing Extremism
May 19, 2021
Chairman Raskin Condemns Cheniere Energy’s Failure to Restore Family Farms by FERC Deadline
May 05, 2021
Cheniere Energy Admits That its Treatment of Landowners is “Not Consistent” With Proper Standards
May 03, 2021
Oversight Subcommittee Holds Second Hearing on FERC’s Failure to Protect Landowner Rights
April 01, 2021
Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines
March 10, 2021
Chairman Raskin Requests FBI Briefing on Infiltration of Law Enforcement by White Supremacists
January 16, 2021
Maloney, Raskin Lead Committee Dems in Pressing Police Chief Organization to Help Prevent More Violent Attacks