Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) is launching an investigation into the leak of highly sensitive, internal government documents that detailed law enforcement plans for apprehending and deporting illegal immigrants. Earlier this month, a federal official shared specific information about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions planned in Denver and Los Angeles with the media. This leak jeopardized the safety and security ...

Hiring may have been driven not by agency mission needs, but desire to “Trump proof” agencies Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the hiring-related personnel actions taken by the outgoing Biden-Harris Administration. In letters to 24 major federal departments and agencies, Chairman Comer raised concerns the Biden Administration deliberately and improperly embedded Democrat political ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is looking into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) potentially politically motivated approach to overseeing cryptocurrency-related activities within the banking industry. According to the new Acting Chairman of the FDIC, the agency’s efforts to monitor cryptocurrency under the Biden Administration were rife with delays and often discouraged banks from pursuing crypto-related ...

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing today titled “America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World” to expose egregious foreign aid spending, review proposed reforms, and aid the Trump Administration’s efforts to implement America-first foreign aid policies. Members of the Subcommittee presented an overwhelming array of examples illustrating how the ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered an opening statement at the Subcommittee’s first hearing titled “Leading the Charge: Opportunities to Strengthen America’s Energy Reliability.” To begin his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlinson explored innovative ways for the ...

WASHINGTON— House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City to examine their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. In January, Chairman Comer 

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene delivered an opening statement at today’s hearing titled “

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled “The Government Accountability Office’s 2025 High Risk List.” At the hearing, members emphasized that federal government programs created and funded by Congress must fulfill their intended purpose and meet mission objectives. However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ...

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held its first hearing of the 119th Congress titled “Leading the Charge: Opportunities to Strengthen America’s Energy Reliability.” During the hearing, expert witnesses discussed ways to harness American-made energy by reforming outdated infrastructure that has struggled to ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) will hold a hearing titled “Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement.” At the hearing, members will assess the current and potential technological capabilities that can be leveraged to bolster immigration law enforcement. Members will also identify barriers to technology integration and opportunities to streamline the procurement ...