November 2012
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, applauded the Senate's unanimous approval of S. 2170, the Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012. Cummings introduced companion legislation in the House, H.R. 4152, which has bipartisan support. Other House co-sponsors include Reps.
Washington, DC (Nov. 27, 2012)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, joined other Members of the House and Senate in the Oval Office as President Obama signed into law the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, which significantly expands protections for federal employees who disclose waste, fraud, and abuse.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to the Senate's passage of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (S. 743), which will strengthen protections for federal employees who disclose government waste, fraud, abuse, or illegal activity:
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to new guidelines issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac effectively ending the use of the "retained attorney network" and requiring mortgage servicers to assume greater responsibility for selecting law firms that handle foreclosure cases: