Press Release

The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship announced today a joint subcommittee hearing on the oversight of the Administration's Muslim ban to be held on Tuesday, September 24.

"The Trump Administration's Muslim ban continues to impact the lives of thousands of Americans," said Rep. Ami Bera, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. "This joint subcommittee hearing, the first Congressional hearing on the Administration's Muslim ban, will explore the origins of the ban, the waiver process, and the Americans who have been negatively impacted by this policy. I'm pleased to be working with Chairwoman Zoe Lofren, who has been a steadfast leader on this issue. Congress will continue to exercise its constitutional authority to provide oversight on the Administration's foreign policy, including the Muslim ban."

DATE: Tuesday, September 24

TIME: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: 2141 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBJECT: Oversight of the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban

WITNESSES:

Todd Hoffman

Executive Director

Admissibility and Passenger Programs

Office of Field Operations

Customs and Border Protection

Department of Homeland Security

Edward J. Ramotowski

Deputy Assistant Secretary

Visa Office, Consular Affairs

Department of State