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Washington, D.C. (Apr. 14, 2021)—Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, issued the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden announced his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021:
"While I certainly share the desire to disengage militarily from Afghanistan, withdrawing all U.S. troops by September still comes with significant risks to U.S. national security, Afghan self-government, and the stability of the region.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 14, 2021)—Today, the Committee on Oversight and Reform voted to pass H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, introduced by Congresswoman Norton on January 4, 2021, to grant statehood to the people of the District of Columbia. The historic vote paves the way for the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 51.
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 14, 2021)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden announced his intent to nominate Mr. Robert Santos for Director of the U.S. Census Bureau:
"Mr. Robert Santos' nomination to head the United States Census Bureau upholds the principle that experts, not political operatives, should drive our nation's statistical system.
| Washington, D.C. (Apr. 14, 2021)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Committee Member Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will hold a business meeting on H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. |
| Washington, D.C. (Apr. 13, 2021)— Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Rep. Carolyn B. |
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 13, 2021)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Committee Member Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus's Abortion Rights and Access Task Force, issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to temporarily lift the medically unnecessary in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency:
| Washington D.C. (Apr. 12, 2021)—On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. E.T., Rep. Gerald E. |
| Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2021)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement to mark the first 100 days of the 117th Congress: |
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 9, 2021)—Today, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Subcommittee Ranking Member Michael Cloud, joined by Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Ranking Member James Comer, and Rep.