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WASHINGTON—Today, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” During the hearing, members examined efforts of the National Museum of American History (NMAH) and the broader Smithsonian Institution to promote divisive, inappropriate, ...

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, strengthening congressional oversight over the District of Columbia, and improving the efficiency of the federal government.“The House Oversight Committee will advance commonsense legislation to hold pharmacy benefit managers ...

WASHINGTON—Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Constitutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession.” This hearing follows the Task Force’s 

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released the transcript from Leon Black’s transcribed interview as part of the Committee’s review of the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Black’s interview occurred on June 26, 2026. The Committee also released the 

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today announced a hearing titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” This hearing follows a 

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) today announced a roundtable on “Medicare Fraud: Examining the Explosive Growth in Skin Substitute Spending.” Medicare Part B spending on skin substitutes grew from approximately $200 million in 2019 to more than $14.4 billion in 2025. During the roundtable, members ...

Bill ensures Congress reviews any D.C. legislation imposing or increasing taxes and fees WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today introduced the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act (H.R. 9720), legislation requiring congressional approval of any act passed by the District of Columbia that imposes or increases a tax or fee. The bill comes as the D.C. Council considers tax increases that could drive businesses, ...

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on “Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Fraud Landscape.” During the hearing, members examined the use and effectiveness of digital identity verification platforms to combat fraud threats and protect American taxpayers. Members also discussed how to identify, monitor, and prevent emerging fraud ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Fraud Landscape.” In his statement, Subcommittee Chairman Sessions highlighted the many changes made to Login.gov over the years that left vulnerabilities in the system, and how fraudsters can create ...

WASHINGTON—Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) delivered his opening statement at today’s hearing on “Combating DEI in American Institutions.” In his opening remarks, Task Force Chairman Gill pointed out that modern DEI goes against the efforts of civil rights leaders to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all and ...