House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Recent News About House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a hearing to examine the growth in agency improper payments and identify ways the federal government can tackle fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs without putting undue burden on the individuals and small businesses who rely on them.
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Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), and Oversight Committee Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) requesting a hearing on the coordinated attempts by Russian entities to buy influence and finance U.S. environmental non-governmental organizations (NGO) in an effort to reduce the energy security of the United States.
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House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Representative Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Oversight Republicans today raised concerns over reports indicating the Biden Administration is working to revive the flawed Obama-era Iran deal and provide the regime even more leniency to the detriment of American interests.
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Yesterday, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Cori Bush, convened a hearing to examine legislative solutions to expand access to affordable health care and move towards universal coverage—including proposals like the Medicare for All Act, which would establish a national, single-payer health insurance program.
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Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Jackie Speier, Committee Member and Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and Rep. Mikie Sherrill, introduced the Gender Equity in College Sports Commission Act to ensure gender equity across all National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) athletic programs.
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House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Representative Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), and Committee Republicans today called on Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) to hold a hearing to oversee and evaluate the federal government’s performance and effectiveness in the distribution of U.S. taxpayer dollars in Ukraine.
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House Republican Whip and Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) opening statement at today’s Select Subcommittee’s hearing calls out the Biden Administration’s horrific track record during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights how the American people have lost faith in public health officials due to their politicization of the coronavirus.
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Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, sent a letter to Credit Suisse CEO Thomas Gottstein requesting information and documents about the bank’s compliance with international economic sanctions imposed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Lawmakers continue oversight of FAA banning media drones from covering the border crisis
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“It is my opinion that the ERA has met all constitutional requirements and the Archivist can and should certify and publish the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution without delay.”
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On February 19, 2020, the Subcommittee launched an investigation into the use of eminent domain in the construction of natural gas pipelines.
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“We are conducting oversight of your potential conflicts of interest as a Commissioner for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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“For four weeks, the world has watched in horror as Russian forces have launched barbaric attacks against the peaceful and independent country of Ukraine.
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“As Putin continues to bring death and destruction to innocent civilians in Ukraine, our European allies are looking to the United States to lead the world through this crisis.
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The Republican lawmakers highlighted how HBCUs have been subject to a plethora of substantial threats, and all should be taken seriously by the government and administration officials.
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The Members requested documents and information from Oshkosh related to the use of union labor and its decision to move the production location.
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“FDA is tasked with protecting all Americans from life-threatening foodborne illness outbreaks, but fell short in protecting vulnerable infants from contaminated formula,” Chairman Krishnamoorthi wrote.
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Nearly two weeks after the initial Russian invasion, President Biden issued an Executive Order prohibiting the import of oil and gas from Russia.
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Call on Bowser to provide answers about her plan to address rampant crime
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This long overdue recall arrived too late for too many, including 2,000 U.S. patients who still have the heart device implanted.