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Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11, 2020)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, delivered the following remarks at the 2nd District Legislative Reception of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

Below are Chairwoman Maloney's remarks, as prepared for delivery:

Remarks of Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)

2nd District Meet and Greet Reception

February 11, 2020

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11, 2020)—Today, the Committee on Oversight and Reform voted to pass landmark legislation to grant statehood to the people of the District of Columbia, paving the way for a historic vote on the House floor later this year.

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2020)—On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hearing with the Director of the Census Bureau and officials from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding significant challenges with ongoing preparations for the 2020 Census.

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. (Feb. 10, 2020)— This week, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with the Chairmen of the Subcommittees on Government Operations, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Economic and Consumer Policy, and Environment, held an in-depth, two-day series of four hearings to examine the negative effects of the Trump Administration's proposals related to children's poverty, housing, hunger, and health.

TAKEAWAYS

Washington (February 8, 2020)–Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, & Operations, and Yvette D.

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 7, 2020)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, announced details for the Committee's markup and vote on a D.C. statehood bill on Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00 A.M. The Committee vote is the first congressional vote on DC statehood since 1993.

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 6, 2020)—Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement condemning Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf's abrupt policy announcement last night excluding New York residents from Trusted Traveler eligibility: