April 2020
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 15, 2020)—Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, sent a letter requesting documents and information from Philips North America Corporation regarding its contract to produce low-cost, portable ventilators intended to be stockpiled by the federal government in the event of a pandemic, like the coronavirus crisis now ravaging the country.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 15, 2020)—This week, leading experts provided a telephone briefing to Members of the Committee on Oversight and Reform on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the 2020 Census and the Trump Administration's recent request for Congress to delay statutory deadlines by 120 days.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 14, 2020)—Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 13, 2020)— Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after participating in a conference call arranged earlier today by the White House to convey a request from the Trump Administration to delay key aspects of the 2020 Census as a result of the coronavirus crisis:
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 10, 2020)—Today, the chairs of multiple House Committees sent a letter condemning President Donald Trump's assault on Inspectors General (IGs) and requesting direct input from the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency on legislative and other proposals to increase the independence of IGs and protect them from retaliation.
Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2020)—Today, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan provided a video briefing to Members of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and Reform on the devastating impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the finances of the Postal Service and the steps Congress and the President must take to ensure continued delivery of essential information, packages, and services.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 9, 2020)—Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, and Committee Member Rep. Katie Porter issued the following statement after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended trading of Wellness Matrix Group's stock as a direct result of information provided by the Subcommittee's investigation into the company's fraudulent claims:
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., the Committee will host a video briefing for Committee Members with Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan to address the worsening financial condition of the Postal Service during the coronavirus crisis and possible legislative action to ensure continued delivery of essential information, packages, and services.On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., the Committee will host a video briefing for Committee Members with Postmaster General Megan J.