Chronology of Committee Work

Merck Documents Show Aggressive Marketing of Vioxx After Studies Indicated Risk

Rep. Waxman releases an analysis of over 20,000 pages of documents that suggests that Merck sent more than 3,000 highly trained representatives into doctor's offices and hospitals armed with misleading information about Vioxx's risks.

GAO Finds the Administration Violated Federal Law to Hire Private Interrogators

According to GAO, the Administration repeatedly violated federal procurement rules when it awarded this work to CACI International, Inc., to interrogate prisoners in Iraq.

Halliburton Asked to Explain Discrepancies Between Testimony and Indictment

| Rep. Waxman and Rep. Lynch write to Halliburton CEO David Lesar asking for an explanation of discrepancies between Halliburton's July 2004 testimony before the Committee regarding kickbacks taken by a Halliburton employee and an indictment recently handed down by a federal grand jury.

Multiple Reports Show 2004 Terrorism Increase

In a letter to Secretary of State Rice, Rep. Waxman questions why Administration officials are refusing to acknowledge a significant rise in worldwide terrorist attacks, despite new reports from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, three independent organizations, and the Administration's own data.

President's Social Security Statements Break Moral and Legal Commitment

The President's recent remarks that the Social Security trust funds are "empty promises" that the government "cannot keep" break a 70-year commitment to the American people that Social Security contributions will be held in trust, not diverted to pay for tax cuts and other government expenditures.

Committee Holds Hearing on NFL and Steroids

The Government Reform Committee holds a hearing examining the National Football League's steroids policy and its effectiveness in reducing the use of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs.

Lead-Contaminated Candy Still for Sale in District of Columbia

Rep. Waxman, Congresswoman Norton, and Rep. Schakowsky write to the DC Department of Health about a brand of candy known to contain unsafe lead levels available for purchase in the District.

Withheld Data Shows 'Dramatic Up-tick' in Terrorist Attacks

The 2004 data dropped from the State Department's annual Patterns of Global Terrorism Report shows that global terror attacks were more than three times higher than the record levels set in 2003, with large increases in attacks occurring in Iraq, Afghanistan, India/Pakistan, and other regions.

IG Asked to Investigate Withholding of Terrorism Data

Rep. Waxman asks the State Department Inspector General to examine the decision of Secretary Rice to drop the data on the number of international terrorist attacks from the Department's annual report on patterns of global terrorism.

Waxman Amendment Would Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil

| Rep. Waxman urges House colleagues to support an energy bill amendment that would require that the Administration reduce oil demand in the U.S. by 1,000,000 barrels per day by 2013.

Committee Announces Hearing on NFL and Steroids

Chairman Davis and Waxman announce a hearing on the NFL’s drug policy and its effectiveness in reducing the use of prohibited drugs by players.

Rep. Waxman Requests Hearing on Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile

Rep. Waxman asks Chairman Davis to hold a committee hearing to examine the federal government’s failure to establish an adequate stockpile of vaccines that protect against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, and other serious childhood diseases.

Report: The Impact of Increased Gasoline Prices in the Buffalo and Rochester Areas

A new Special Investigations Division Report prepared at the request of Rep. Slaughter finds that the increase in gasoline prices could force motorists in the Buffalo and Rochester areas to pay almost $200 million more for gasoline in the spring and summer than they did over the same time period in 2003.

President Urged to Reject Pledge Requirements in HIV/AIDS Funding

Rep. Waxman asks the President to direct federal agencies not to condition the receipt of global AIDS or anti-trafficking funds by U.S.-based organizations on the signing of a pledge condemning prostitution.

Report Finds Radiation-Associated Cancer Rates Higher in Utah Counties Excluded from Compensation

A new Special Investigations Division report finds that radiation-associated cancer is more common in the Utah counties excluded from the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act than in counties where residents are currently eligible for compensation.

DOD Audits: Halliburton Overcharges Top $212 Million

In a letter to National Security Subcommittee Chairman Shays, Rep. Waxman details Defense Department audits that reveal that both the amount of Halliburton’s overcharges and the extent of the information withheld from the U.N. auditors are far greater than previously known.

GAO Asked to Assess Costs of President’s Social Security Tour

Rep. Waxman asks GAO to assess the costs of the President's "60 Stops in 60 Days" tour and related Administration efforts to rally political support for his Social Security proposals.

HHS Urged to Block Interference on HPV Research

In light of recent letters sent to HHS from two Senators, two House members, and thirteen organizations, Reps. Waxman and Lee and urge the Department to block political interference with the public health experts working on the human papillomavirus.

Steroid Records Sought from Professional and Amateur Sports

Chairman Davis and Rep. Waxman ask the NBA, the NHL, Major League Soccer, the Association of Tennis Professionals, the U.S. Soccer Federation, USA Track and Field, and USA Cycling for information on their steroid testing policies.

Committee Seeks Records on NFL Steroid Testing

Chairman Davis and Rep. Waxman request copies of the steroid policies of the National Football League and summaries of the league’s steroid testing results.

OMB Questioned on Industry Group Meetings

Reps. Waxman and Lynch ask the Office of Management and Budget to release information on recent meetings with business community representatives to discuss proposals for changes to the regulatory process.

Rep. Waxman Releases Statement on Committee's Issuance of Subpeona for Terri Schiavo

Rep. Waxman: "These subpoenas are a flagrant abuse of power. Congress is turning the Schiavo family's personal tragedy into a national political farce. The committee has no business inserting itself in the middle of an excruciating private family matter."

Davis and Waxman Reintroduce Legislation to Regulate Tobacco Products

Chairman Davis and Rep. Waxman introduce H.R. 1376, legislation that would give FDA strong authority to regulate tobacco products.

Committee Holds Hearing on Steroids in Baseball

Thursday, March 17, 10 a.m. EST -- The Government Reform Committee held a hearing into the allegations of steroid use in Major League Baseball and the adequacy of the league's response.

Civil Rights Commission Considers Biased Social Security Studies

Democratic Leader Pelosi, Rep. Waxman, and six other members of Congress express serious reservations about the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' consideration of proposed studies on Social Security's impact on minorities that appear to be politically biased.

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