Chronology of Committee Work

New Evidence Raises Questions About Cattle Imports from Canada

Rep. Waxman and Sen. Conrad ask Agriculture nominee Michael Johanns to reconsider the decision to allow cattle imports from Canada in light of new information that cattle feed in Canada may be contaminated with animal protein, risking the spread of “mad cow disease.”

Lawmakers Call on President to Renounce Use of Covert Propaganda

Democratic Leader Pelosi, Rep. Waxman, Rep. George Miller, Rep. Obey, and Rep. Cummings write the President about three recent incidents in which taxpayer funds have been improperly used by Administration officials to pay for covert efforts to influence public opinion.

U.S. Health Officials Asked About Support for Global Statement on HIV/AIDS Prevention

Rep. Waxman and nine other members of Congress ask CDC, NIAID, USAID, and the White House Global AIDS Coordinator if they support a consensus statement on the prevention of sexual transmission of HIV recently signed by more than 130 religious, political, health and scientific leaders from across the developed and developing world.

GAO Asked to Investigate Prescription Drug Card Program

Rep. Waxman asks GAO to investigate aspects of the prescription drug discount card program established under the new Medicare law, including the selection of sponsoring organizations and the value of the cards for beneficiaries.

GAO Asked to Investigate Administration's Use of Covert Propaganda

In light of recent incidents in which taxpayer funds have been improperly used to influence public opinion, Democratic Leader Pelosi, Rep. Waxman, and six other senior members of Congress ask GAO to examine the use of covert propaganda by departments and agencies under the Bush Administration.

GAO Asked to Investigate Election Day Lines

Rep. Waxman and Rep. Conyers ask GAO to investigate the long lines and excessive waiting times experienced by voters in the 2004 election.

Recalls Show Need to Protect Children from Dangerous Levels of Lead in Toy Jewelry and Other Products

In a letter to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, Rep. Waxman calls for strengthened standards to protect children from dangerous levels of lead in toy jewelry and other children's products.

Questions Raised on Potential Conflicts of Interest at DHS

Rep. Waxman and Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson ask Secretary Ridge to disclose contacts between top Department of Homeland Security officials and Blank Rome, a firm that lobbies the department extensively for federal contracts.

GAO Asked to Review Process for Determining Abstinence Program Accuracy

Rep. Waxman, joined by 19 other members of Congress, requests that GAO review HHS's processes for determining the accuracy and evaluating the effectiveness of "abstinence-only" education programs.

Members Raise Questions about SSA Documents

Democratic Leader Pelosi, Democratic Whip Hoyer, Rep. Waxman, Rep. Obey, Rep. Rangel, Rep. George Miller, Rep. Levin, and Rep. DeLauro raise concerns that the Social Security Administration’s 2005 communications plan could violate the prohibition on publicity and propaganda by promoting the message that Social Security is facing a collapse.

CA Youth With Mental Illness Incarcerated When Community Services Unavailable

Rep. Waxman releases a report finding that over half of California’s juvenile detention facilities inappropriately incarcerate youth waiting for mental health treatment.

Public Relations Spending Has Doubled under the Bush Administration

A new report finds that the Bush Administration spent a record $88 million on government-funded public relations contracts in 2004, a 128% increase since 2000.

President Urged to Assure Purchase of Safe and Effective Generic Drugs

Citing a new GAO report, Sen. Kennedy and Rep. Waxman urge the President not to squander the historic opportunity to use inexpensive, safe, and effective drugs to fight the epidemic in the developing world.

President Urged to Order Disclosure of Covert Propaganda

The House Democratic leadership and ranking Democratic members ask the President to direct the release of all contracts for secret publicity campaigns to promote administration policies.

Reps. Waxman and Lantos Call for Hearings on Iraq Funds Mismanagement

In a letter to Government Reform Committee Chairman Davis, Reps. Waxman and Lantos request investigative hearings on the Administration’s mismanagement of nearly $9 billion from the Development Fund for Iraq.

Questions Raised About Office of Special Counsel

Rep. Waxman and other members of Congress seek more information about recent management decisions made by the Office of Special Counsel, including a decision to require a dozen senior DC-based employees to transfer to field offices.

Bill Would Ban Lead in Products for Young Children

Citing the failure of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect children from hazardous levels of lead in consumer products, Rep. Waxman announces plans to introduce legislation to ban lead from toys, toy jewelry, and other items for children under age six.

Governmentwide Civil Service Changes Misguided and Premature

Democratic Whip Hoyer, Rep. Waxman, and seven other Democratic members of Congress object to the Administration's plan to expand the elimination of civil service protections from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to the rest of the federal government.

Proposed Committee Oversight Plan Omits Administration Abuses

Rep. Waxman asks Chairman Davis to amend the Committee's oversight plan to include consideration of the treatment of detainees, the use of covert propaganda, the politicization of science, conflicts of interest, the rise in government secrecy, and other important issues that Congress has failed to address.

DOD Pay Plan Would Reward Political Appointees

Rep. Waxman, Sen. Akaka and Rep. Danny Davis express serious concerns about a Defense Department plan to give higher raises to political appointees than to career employees.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Scientists Decry Political Interference

Reps. Waxman and Rahall write Interior Secretary Norton about new survey results that describe pervasive politicization of FWS’s scientific mission.

Members Ask for Hearings on Withheld 9/11 Information

Reps. Waxman and Maloney ask for hearings on whether political considerations caused the Administration to delay release of findings by the 9/11 Commission about pre-attack warnings.

Whistleblowers: Iraq 'Wild West' Under CPA

At a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing, a former Coalition Provisional Authority official and other whistleblowers testify on the waste, fraud, and abuse of Iraqi funds under the stewardship of the Bush Administration.

AIDS Grant Awarded for 'Non-Suitable' Proposal

A politically well connected organization that promotes abstinence education has received a major federal grant under the President’s AIDS program despite its proposal having been rated "not suitable for funding" by an independent review panel.

FDA Enforcement Efforts Decline

There has been a sharp decline in FDA enforcement actions against misleading drug advertisements and violations of manufacturing standards by biologic drug companies since Dr. Lestor Crawford was appointed as Acting Commissioner in early 2002.

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