HPSCI
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
HPSCI stands for House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, a political abbreviation.
House committee that oversees the US intelligence agencies, authorizes their budgets and receives classified briefings on covert actions. Its members are chosen by party leaders rather than through the regular committee assignment process.
Example: HPSCI members were briefed on the classified report in a secure room beneath the Capitol.
Usage notes
Established in 1977, a year after its Senate counterpart, following the Pike Committee's investigation of intelligence abuses. Capitol Hill staff commonly pronounce it "HIP-see". Its investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 election divided sharply along party lines.
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