May 2023
Washington, D.C. (May 31, 2023)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued a statement following his call with FBI Director Christopher Wray, which was scheduled after Chairman Comer refused to allow the Ranking Member to participate in the Committee's call with Director Wray.
Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2023)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued the following statement after Chairman Comer announced he will initiate proceedings to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress:
Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2023)—Today, Rep. Cori Bush, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, led Subcommittee Democrats in countering misinformation by Republicans on the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to improve energy efficiency of gas stoves, and reduce indoor health hazards linked to kitchen appliances.
Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2023)—Below is Ranking Member Cori Bush's opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today's Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs examining the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to improve the energy efficiency of gas stoves and reduce indoor health hazards related to kitchen appliances.
Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2023)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, led Democrats in addressing the role of Pharmacy Benefit Mangers (PBMs) in high drug prices and calling for action to build on Democrats' work to lower prescription drug prices and expand access to affordable health care.
Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2023)—Today, Rep. Cori Bush, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, led Subcommittee Democrats in examining the Biden-Harris Administration's urgent efforts to adopt emission standards that will help American families breathe easier while tackling the climate crisis.
Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2023)—Today, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D., Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, led Select Subcommittee Democrats in prioritizing seniors' health and safety, highlighting the need to develop forward-looking policies to save lives in the event of another public health crisis. During the hearing, Select Subcommittee Democrats stressed the impact of the Trump Administration's nursing home industry deregulation and botched pandemic response that left high-risk residents more vulnerable to infection and death from COVID-19.