Congressional hearing
institutions. Also committee hearing
A formal meeting of a committee or subcommittee of Congress to gather information from witnesses, such as officials, experts or nominees, on a bill, a policy, an issue or the conduct of a programme. Hearings are usually public and transcribed. Committees hold them on matters such as aid to Pakistan, counter-terrorism or regional security, and for nominees such as a new US ambassador to Pakistan.1
Linked from 5 pages across CUPA.
Sources
- Legislative Glossary. Congress.gov. Official
