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letter to u.s. department of treasury secretary the honorable jacob j. lew regarding federal funds that bypass the congressional appropriation process
Letter
letter to u.s. department of state secretary the honorable john f. kerry regarding diplomatic facilities abroad
Hearing
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) Scorecard 3.0: Measuring Agencies’ Implementation

PURPOSE: To assess agencies' FITARA implementation efforts and plans. BACKGROUND: Yesterday, the Committee released this video previewing today's hearing. In 2014, Congress enacted FITARA to improve the government's IT capabilities and enhance the authority of federal agencies' Chief Information Officers to make IT related decisions. In ...
Report
U.S. EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION OVER BUDGET, NOT MEETING DEADLINES

Committee finds State prioritizing aesthetics over security The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a staff report concluding the U.S. Department of State (Department) prioritizes architectural significance
Press Release
Report: U.S. Embassy Construction Over Budget, Not Meeting Deadlines

Committee finds State prioritizing aesthetics over security WASHINGTON - Today, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a
Hearing
A Safe Track?: Oversight of WMATA’s Safety and Maintenance

PURPOSE: To examine Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) progress in bringing the rail system to a state of good repair through the SafeTrack program. To examine maintenance and safety related issues that have occurred since the program's inception. BACKGROUND: In May 2016, WMATA announced the SafeTrack program would condense three years of maintenance into a single year. ...
Press Release
Chaffetz Elected as Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) released the following statement after the House Republican Conference voted to ratify the GOP Steering Committee’s recommendation that he continue to serve as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. "Leading the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is truly an honor and privilege. My commitment to ensuring ...
Letter
letter to u.s. department of homeland security secretary the honorable jeh johnson regarding a lack of oversight in the refugee program
Hearing
Restoring the Power of the Purse: Legislative Options

PURPOSE: To examine use of fines, fees, penalties, and settlements to fund agency priorities outside of the appropriations process. To discuss H.R. 5499, the Agency Accountability Act of 2016 as a potential solution. BACKGROUND: The Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, and over time it has been subverted by spending that occurs outside of the appropriations process. ...
Hearing
Examining Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination at the U.S. Department of Agriculture

TAKEAWAYS: Harassment and discrimination at USDA has gotten worse under the Obama Administration. Witnesses testified sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, and resulting retaliation has increased at the Agency since 2008.