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Press Release Published: Jul 7, 2023

Comer Announces Markup of Bills to Reform Government Spending, Reduce Regulatory Burdens, and Improve Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON – Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup of several bills that aim to reform government spending, prohibit the Biden Administration’s regulatory overreach, and ensure federal government cybersecurity improvements.

“The House Oversight Committee continues to hold this Administration accountable and address areas in the federal government that are inefficient and vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Next week’s markup is another step in our ongoing mission to ensure the government is working for all Americans,” said Chairman James Comer. “From addressing government spending to reducing burdensome regulations, these bills will lay a foundation for real improvements, transparency, and accountability.”

WHAT: Full Committee Markup

Government Spending Reform and Congressional Oversight:

  • H.R. 4435, Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

Prohibiting the Biden Administration’s Regulatory Overreach:

Regulatory Reform:

  • H.R. 3230, Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act
  • H.R. 890, Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act
  • H.R. 4428, Guidance Clarity Act

Addressing Radical District of Columbia Policy:

  • H.R. 192, To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia

Federal Government Cybersecurity, AI, and IT Improvements:

  • H.R. ____, Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act
  • H.R. ____, AI Training Expansion Act
  • H.R. 1695, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act

DATE: Wednesday, July 12, 2023

TIME: 10:00am ET

LOCATION: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building

The markup will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at https://oversight.house.gov/.