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WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) are investigating the application “TeaOnHer” for containing personal information, images, and sexually explicit and abusive content about women and minors across the United States. In a letter to Newville Media Corporation Founder Xavier Lampkin, Chairman Comer and Subcommittee ...

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss the need for Senate Democrats to reopen the government and provide an update on the Committee’s investigation of the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Chairman Comer ...

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released the transcript of Alex Acosta’s transcribed interview as part of its review of the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. In addition, the Committee published letters from former U.S. Attorneys General

WASHINGTON— Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) today sent a letter to Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi, requesting information on the ridesharing company’s response to incidents of sexual assault and misconduct during Uber trips. She is seeking a briefing on Uber’s policies and safety protocols for preventing, reporting, and addressing sexual assault and misconduct, as well as details on any ...

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) expanding influence in Panama, particularly surrounding the strategic operations of the Panama Canal. In a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, Chairman Comer emphasized that any malign influence by the CCP undermining Panama Canal operations poses a serious threat to American ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is expanding the Committee’s investigation of politically motivated discrimination in the U.S. financial system and the Biden Administration’s support of such practices. Chairman Comer is seeking information about insurance companies canceling policies based on political views or lawful business activities, as well as whether major investment and pension fund managers are using ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) made the following statement on today’s transcribed interview with former U.S. Department of Labor Secretary and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Alexander Acosta: “Alex Acosta cooperated with our questions today and provided information that will help advance our investigation into the federal government’s handling of the Epstein and Maxwell ...

WASHINGTON— Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia.” In his statement, Chairman Comer reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to working with D.C. leaders to ensure the nation’s capital is safe and prosperous for residents and visitors alike. He ...

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled “Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence.” During the hearing, members assessed the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on the U.S. economy. Members also heard from witnesses on how American companies are ...

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia.” At the hearing, members reaffirmed the Committee’s constitutional responsibility to oversee Washington, D.C. and underscored their commitment to working with local D.C. officials to ensure the nation’s capital is safe and prosperous for all who live in and ...