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Oversight Committee Releases Kathryn Ruemmler Transcript

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released the transcript from Kathryn Ruemmler’s transcribed interview as part of the Committee’s review of the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Ruemmler’s interview occurred on July 15, 2026.

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Chairman Comer Statement on Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on Dr. Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth at today’s Senate hearing: “Dr. Fauci is trapped by the many lies he repeatedly told the American public. If former President Biden’s blanket autopen pardon is valid, then Dr. Fauci has no right to refuse to answer questions. The Oversight Committee exposed how the Biden White House abused the autopen and any ...

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GAO Report Affirms Oversight Committee Bills to Combat Fraud in Federally Funded State-Administered Programs

WASHINGTON—Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) produced its first report to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on fraud risks in federally funded, state-administered programs. In March 2026, Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) requested GAO conduct a systemic ...

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House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Increase Government Efficiency and Transparency

WASHINGTON—This week, the House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan Oversight and Government Reform Committee bills aimed at streamlining federal government operations, improving efficiency, and increasing transparency. These reforms will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.  “The House Oversight Committee’s primary responsibility is to ensure the federal government operates efficiently and effectively. This week, we advanced that mission by passing seven ...

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Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices, Stop D.C. Tax Hikes, and Improve Government Operations

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced legislation today to lower prescription drug costs, protect patients and local independent pharmacies from predatory pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices, strengthen congressional oversight of Washington, D.C.’s taxing authority, and improve the efficiency of federal government operations. Earlier today, Chairman Comer published an 

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Comer Requests GAO to Examine Army Corps Rental Rates Charged to Marina Operators

WASHINGTON— Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) raised concerns that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) rental calculations impose excessive and burdensome costs on marina operators. In a letter to U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown, Chairman Comer requested that GAO investigate USACE’s rental rate methodology and determine the effects of capping food and fuel sales at ...

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Comer Announces Full Committee Markup to Lower Prescription Drug Prices, Strengthen Congressional D.C. Oversight, and Improve Government Operations

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, strengthening congressional oversight over the District of Columbia, and improving the efficiency of the federal government.“The House Oversight Committee will advance commonsense legislation to hold pharmacy benefit managers ...

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Gill Announces Hearing on the Future of DEI in Law Schools and the Legal Profession

WASHINGTON—Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Constitutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession.” This hearing follows the Task Force’s 

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Oversight Committee Releases Leon Black and Doug Band Transcripts

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released the transcript from Leon Black’s transcribed interview as part of the Committee’s review of the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Black’s interview occurred on June 26, 2026. The Committee also released the 

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Chairman Comer Introduces Legislation to Stop D.C. Tax Increases

Bill ensures Congress reviews any D.C. legislation imposing or increasing taxes and fees WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today introduced the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act (H.R. 9720), legislation requiring congressional approval of any act passed by the District of Columbia that imposes or increases a tax or fee. The bill comes as the D.C. Council considers tax increases that could drive businesses, ...