Government Operations

WASHINGTON––Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “A One Year Update on DoD’s Struggling Background Check System.” Delays to the implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) have increased costs and negatively impacted the personnel vetting system, especially the issuance of security clearances. During the hearing, the panel will review the progress made ...

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled “An Update on Mail Theft and Crime.” During the hearing, members examined the pervasiveness of mail crimes, especially theft, and examined ways Congress can support the United States Postal Service (USPS) in addressing serious mail crimes and supporting mail carriers. Members also analyzed new, developing technology ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “An Update on Mail Theft and Crime.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Sessions highlighted the prevalence of mail theft and its negative effect on Americans across the country. Subcommittee Chairman Sessions also urged Congress to help the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) efforts to support mail carriers and combat ...

WASHINGTON—Today, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled “Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem.” During the hearing, members discussed the current bid protest process and examined proposals to reform it to prevent further abuse by government contractors. Members also highlighted opportunities for Congress to improve transparency in the bid protest process ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Sessions highlighted concerns over government contractors exploiting loopholes by filing frivolous protests to manipulate and delay the bid process. Subcommittee Chairman Sessions also emphasized the need for Congress to understand how problems in the bid ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on “An Update on Mail Theft and Crime.” Mail theft continues to negatively impact communities across the country by preventing Americans from sending and receiving important documents in a timely manner. During the hearing, members will hear from postal officials about the prevalence of mail ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on “Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem.” The bid protest process is intended to ensure fair and competitive government contracting, but there are concerns some contractors are exploiting loopholes by filing frivolous protests. There is also concern that there isn’t enough ...