Press Releases

Three additional Committee bills approved "This legislation is an innovative solution and a tremendous step forward in strengthening our digital infrastructure." WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed

Letter to DOJ IG asks for expansion of ongoing review  WASHINGTON - Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz: "Previously I asked Inspector General Horowitz to review the FBI's actions in advance of the 2016 election. Today I sent a letter urging IG Horowitz to expand the scope of ...

Internal memo will expose whistleblowers to retaliation and is potentially illegal and unconstitutional WASHINGTON - After obtaining an internal memo sent from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) instructing employees to inform the agency before communicating independently with Congress, congressional leaders sent a letter to Secretary Tom Price criticizing the memo as potentially illegal and ...

Bipartisan letter lists five recommendations for successful application WASHINGTON - Today, ahead of a major reporting milestone for the Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, leaders from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee sent a letter to the heads of the

Letter threatens "serious consequences" for non-compliance WASHINGTON - Yesterday, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) sent a letter to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator warning that the agency's continued failure to comply with a Committee-issued subpoena will lead to "serious ...

WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed three bipartisan bills to strengthen protections for whistleblowers.   “Whistleblowers must be protected. Period. Their courageous efforts keep the federal government open and honest. Passing these bipartisan bills illustrates our ...

Letter sent to Acting Secretary of Army WASHINGTON - Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of the Army asking for a final determination as to whether Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn violated the law (37 U.S.C. § 908) by accepting payments from foreign government-controlled entities. 

Legislation encourages transparency at financial entities  WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1694, the Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017, sponsored by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT). ...

WASHINGTON - Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) released the following statement after the U.S. Secret Service announced the appointment of a new director.   "I applaud the president's decision to appoint a Secret Service Director from outside the agency. This decision is consistent ...

WASHINGTON - Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) - at his request - updated a report comparing the compensation of federal and private-sector employees.   “CBO’s report underscores the urgent need for comprehensive civil ...