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Our state and local partners are facing revenue shortfalls and escalating costs as they fight to serve Americans left sick, struggling, hungry, and vulnerable by the coronavirus pandemic. While state and local revenues face stark, multi-year shortfalls, pandemic-related cost increases related to health care, jobless benefits, food assistance, and safety measures have soared.
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 5, 2021)— Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, urged passage of H.R. 22, a bill that would increase transparency of federal government spending—including all funding dedicated to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. The bill passed the House overwhelmingly 412-2.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, announced the introduction of his bill, the Congressional Power of the Purse Act, or H.R. 6628.
WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, February 18, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business Nydia M. Velázquez, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee Carolyn B. Maloney, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (all D-NY) concluded their Congressional delegation visit to Puerto Rico to survey damage and meet with those affected by recent earthquakes.
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2020)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued this statement following the release of the Trump Administration FY 2021 budget:
"Once again, the Trump Administration has failed to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to improving the lives of hardworking Americans. The President's budget slashes funding for critical programs and continues to prioritize his special projects above the American people.
| Washington, D.C. (Jan. 11, 2019)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement on the House floor in support of S. 24, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, which provides federal employees affected by the shutdown with back pay and passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 411 to 7: Floor Statement Chairman Elijah E. Cummings |
Washington, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2018)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep.