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December 2016

December 29, 2016

Cummings Issues Statement on Russia Sanctions

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 29, 2016) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the White House announced sanctions against Russia for hacking into the networks of U.S. political parties and organizations:


December 20, 2016

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 20, 2016)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette's announcement of criminal charges against state-appointed Emergency Managers Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose, Public Works Director Howard Croft, and Utilities Administrator Daugherty Johnson in connection with his ongoing investigation into the Flint water crisis:

Issues: Flint

December 16, 2016

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2016)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter urging Chairman Jason Chaffetz to issue a subpoena to compel Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to produce within 30 days key documents that he has been withholding from the Committee during its year-long investigation into the Flint water crisis.

Issues: Flint

December 14, 2016

Cummings Convenes Forum with Top Ethics Experts on Trump Conflicts of Interest


December 14, 2016

Pallone & Cummings Seek Answers on Trump Transition's DOE Questionnaire

"These efforts may be an attempt to apply an ideological ‘litmus test' to career civil servants"


December 14, 2016

GSA Says Trump Must Fully Divest Ownership of D.C. Hotel to Avoid Breach

Top House Dems Release New Info from GSA Briefing on Lease Agreement


December 13, 2016

MUST SEE: Cummings on Russian Interference in

U.S. Election: "This is a Fight for the Soul of our Democracy"

Today on CNN, Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings reiterated his call for

an immediate independent investigation of Russia's involvement and interference in the 2016 election.

Click here to see today's interview on CNN.


December 13, 2016

Cummings and Warren Ramp Up Investigation Into Wells Fargo Fraudulent Sales Practices

Members Seek Documents from Prudential about Insurance Policies Sold Without Authorization


December 13, 2016

HAPPENING TOMORROW: MEDIA ADVISORY

Cummings to Host Forum with Bipartisan Ethics Experts on Trump's Conflicts of Interest

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 13, 2016)—On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will convene a forum for Members of Congress and the public to hear from top ethics experts across the political spectrum about the unprecedented conflicts of interest currently facing President-Elect Donald Trump and his incoming Administration.