PSR - December 17, 2025

C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Improving Public Safety Communications

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December 17, 2025

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C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Improving Public Safety Communications

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

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