House Committee On Oversight and Accountability
Recent News About House Committee On Oversight and Accountability
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The House has passed H.R. 5103 aiming to improve safety in Washington, D.C., by strengthening law enforcement coordination through new legislation backed by Chairman James Comer and Representative John McGuire.
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Chairman James Comer announced continued oversight efforts into errors found during the 2020 U.S. Census count. The House Oversight Committee seeks greater transparency from bureau officials ahead of future censuses.
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The House Oversight Committee is investigating alleged large-scale fraud within California's federally funded hospice programs following reports about insufficient state safeguards against abuse. Lawmakers requested documents from Governor Gavin Newsom after citing significant increases in suspicious billing practices.
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Chairman Pete Sessions opened a hearing on Mar. 17 about the U.S. Postal Service's finances under new leadership. He said Congress needs proof of progress before considering more borrowing authority for USPS.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer continues his probe into alleged campaign finance law evasion by dark money groups linked with online influencer programs. The committee seeks more transparency from entities like Sixteen Thirty Fund and newly formed Creator Collective.
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Chairmen James Comer and Robert Aderholt have urged CMS to enforce new bipartisan reforms aimed at regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Their call follows an ongoing investigation into rising prescription drug costs linked to anticompetitive practices by major PBMs.
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The House Oversight Committee has advanced nine bills designed to improve government transparency and protect taxpayer funds through stricter oversight of spending practices and new reporting requirements.
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A congressional subcommittee reviewed efforts by Postmaster General David Steiner aimed at addressing severe financial problems facing USPS. Lawmakers pressed for answers on cost-cutting measures, rising expenses, service quality issues, and future reforms.
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Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena for Attorney General Pam Bondi concerning the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein investigation. Bondi is also set to brief committee members privately alongside Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Chairman Pete Sessions announced a congressional hearing focused on addressing ongoing financial problems at the U.S. Postal Service under Postmaster General David Steiner's leadership. Lawmakers will discuss reforms needed for USPS reliability and finances.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer has asked Tova Noel, a guard present during Jeffrey Epstein's death, to participate in a transcribed interview. The committee continues its investigation by interviewing key figures connected to the case.
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Chairman James Comer announced a House Oversight Committee markup session set for March 18. Lawmakers will consider multiple bills designed to improve taxpayer protections and increase government transparency.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer has asked the Government Accountability Office for an investigation into possible waste and fraud within federally funded state-run benefit programs. The request follows ongoing probes into large-scale alleged misuse of funds in Minnesota's social services system.
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Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) addressed ongoing problems with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) during a hearing focused on the modernization of federal...
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has made public the videos of depositions given by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an inquiry into how companies use artificial intelligence (AI) to set prices for consumers.
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on the misuse of federal funds in Minnesota, focusing on alleged fraud in state-run social service programs.
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer addressed concerns about oversight failures in Minnesota during a hearing on federal fund misuse.
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released an interim staff report detailing findings from its investigation into fraud within Minnesota’s social services programs.
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has requested transcribed interviews from seven individuals as part of the committee’s ongoing review into the federal government’s investigation of crimes committed by...