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WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) today blasted President Joe Biden for signing an executive order raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 by March 2022. “President Biden is unilaterally writing another progressive policy from the Oval Office and circumventing the legislative process. Raising the minimum wage for federal contractors ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) joined “Fox & Friends Weekend” with Pete Hegseth to discuss MLB’s attack on Georgia’s voting bill and the decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta, which is hurting local small businesses. “We’re going to send a message to corporate America. We’re going to send a message to everyone who benefits ...

Raises concerns about conditions of facilities at southern border, understaffing, low morale WASHINGTON—Today, Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) wrote U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, Troy Miller, regarding the negative impact the Biden Border Crisis is having on Border Patrol agents. “The Biden Administration reversed course on successful Trump ...

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) wrote Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) calling for an emergency hearing on the inhumane treatment of D.C. inmates over the course of the pandemic. Last week, the Washington Post reported incarcerated residents are essentially in universal solitary confinement as they are confined to their cells for 23 hours a day. The result has had a severe effect on the inmates, including many sleeping at odd ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on the 2020 Census’ apportionment population count results that will determine each state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives:  “The 2020 Census results show Americans are fleeing many liberal states with excessive government mandates for other states that value freedom and individual liberty. Americans are tired of high taxes, ...

“The left has regrettably resorted to fear tactics to scare people into action regarding climate change”  Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) opened today’s hearing on the role of fossil fuel subsidies by acknowledging the progress the United States has made on climate change and how the country under President Trump became a global leader in the pursuit to reduce carbon emissions and grow the economy.  In his remarks, ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 51, the Democrats’ unconstitutional bill to grant D.C. statehood. In his opening statement, Ranking Member Comer criticized Democrats for forcing through an unconstitutional bill simply to consolidate power and outlined H.R. 51’s constitutional flaws, including the need for a constitutional amendment to grant the District statehood.