Constitutional Checks and Balances: Improving Congressional Oversight of the Executive Branch

Hearing
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Capitol Complex, 2154 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA

There was no video broadcast for this event.

Agenda

BACKGROUND

  • Congress has the Constitutional authority to legislate and appropriate funds, and the responsibility to investigate in order to exercise these and other authorities effectively and efficiently. 
  • The Trump Administration’s unprecedented stonewalling in multiple investigations prevents Congress from fulfilling its Constitutional oversight function. 
  • This hearing will explore reforms to restore the Constitutional balance and safeguard Congressional power to hold the Executive Branch accountable. 

Witnesses

WITNESSES

The Honorable Henry A. Waxman
Former Chairman
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Committee on Energy and Commerce

The Honorable Tom Davis III
Former Chairman
Committee on Government Reform
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