Hearings

This is a continuation of the hearing that began on September 13, 2016.

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a bipartisan hearing with officials from Mylan, which dramatically increased its prices for EpiPens.   "There is justified outrage from families and schools across the country struggling to afford the high cost of EpiPens.  We look forward to receiving answers next week from Mylan about its dramatic price hike for this life-saving medication.  We also plan ...

PURPOSE: To address the scope of radicalization, and assess what steps can be taken to mitigate the rise of terror via lone wolf attacks and organized terrorist plots. BACKGROUND: There have been numerous terrorist atrocities conducted by radicalized ...

TAKEAWAYS: Despite President Obama’s promise that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) would lower health insurance premiums, costs have steadily increased since enactment. Premiums are expected to increase at an even higher rate for the 2017 plan year than in ...

PURPOSE: To explore the benefits conservation grazing provides in restoring and maintaining grassland and heathland ecosystems. BACKGROUND: Conservation grazing is the use of grazing livestock to maintain and increase the biodiversity of natural or ...

TAKEAWAYS: Former State employee Bryan Pagliano

TAKEAWAYS: After the FBI refused to commit to providing the complete investigative file to Congress, Chairman Chaffetz issued a

PURPOSE: To examine the extent of damage to the region, oversee the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) recovery efforts and identify areas for improvement. BACKGROUND: Between August 12 and August 13, 2016, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding ...

TAKEAWAYS: Despite an affidavit signed by Secretary Clinton on Aug. 8, 2015, stating all of her records were turned over to State, in just the last month, State received

PURPOSE: To examine the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General's (DODIG) efforts to ensure compliance with the statutory notification requirement, develop an implementation plan for expanding the IG's case management system, and issue guidance governing the oversight process. To examine the DODIG's performance in working with and protecting whistleblowers. BACKGROUND: The DODIG is responsible ...