Chronology of Committee Work

9/11 Health Effects: Federal Monitoring and Treatment of Residents and Responders

On Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 12:00 noon, in room 2247 Rayburn, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing entitled, “9/11 Health Effects: Federal Monitoring and Treatment of Residents and Responders.”

Federal Financial Statements for FY 2006: Fiscal Outlook, Management Weaknesses and Consequences

On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at 2:00 pm, in room 2154, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing entitled, “Federal Financial Statements for FY 2006: Fiscal Outlook, Management Weaknesses and Consequences.”

The hearing examined the results of GAO’s audit of the U.S. Government’s consolidated financial statement for the fiscal year ended 2006, as well as specific examples illustrating material weaknesses and financial mismanagement.

Hearing on Bills Targeting Tax Deadbeats

The Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on two bills related to tax collection.  The first bill is the Contractor Tax Enforcement Act, which would prohibit delinquent federal tax debtors from being eligible to contract with federal agencies.  The second bill would amend Title 31 of the United States Code by authorizing a pilot program for local governments to offset federal tax refunds to collect local tax debts.

9/11 Health Effects Field Hearing in Brooklyn

The Subcommittee continued its oversight of the federal health response to the 9/11 attacks by holding a field hearing in Brooklyn, NY titled “9/11 Health Effects: Environmental Impacts for Residents and Responders.” 

Subcommittee on Government Management Approves Three Pending Bills

At a Subcommittee business meeting, the Subcommittee approved three pending bills:  H.R. 404, the Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act; H.R. 1870, the Contractor Tax Enforcement Act; and H.R. 1865, establishing a pilot program for collection of local tax debt.

Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007

The Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement held a hearing on The Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007.

Joint Hearing on Federal IT Security: The Future of FISMA

On Thursday, June 7, the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement and the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives hold a joint hearing on federal IT security and the future of FISMA. The hearing will review

Inspectors General: Independence and Accountability

The Subcommittee held a hearing titled, "Inspectors General: Independence and Accountability" to examine whether the role of Inspectors General as federal agency watchdogs. 

In connection with the hearing, Chairman Towns issued a fact sheet detailing recent situations that raise questions about independence and accountability of IGs.

Contracting: Does Performance Matter?

The Subcommittee held a hearing titled, “Federal Contracting: Do Poor Performers Keep Winning?”

This hearing reviewed flaws in federal contracting that allow contractors with poor performance records to either renew existing contracts or receive subsequent contracts with the same or different federal agencies.

House Passes Customer Service Bill

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 404, the Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act, by a vote of 383-0.  The bill requires federal agencies to measure customer satisfaction and set standards for customer service.

Committee Approves Inspector General Bill

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved, by voice vote, a bill to enhance the independence and accountability of Inspectors General, the watchdogs in federal agencies.  The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

Health Care for 9/11 Responders

Marking the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Chairman Towns convened a field hearing in New York City on the management of health care for 9/11 responders. 

Opening Federal Contracting to Small, Minority-Owned Business

Chairman Towns convened a hearing to review federal contracting programs that are designed to assist small and disadvantaged business owners in accessing the federal marketplace.

House Passes Inspector General Reforms

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 928, the Improving Government Accountability Act, by a vote of 404-11.  The bill enhances independence and accountability of Inspectors General in federal agencies.

Pick A Card, Any Card: Secure ID Technology

The Subcommittee held a hearing to review identification technology being deployed by the federal and state governments and examine how to make a “tamper-proof” ID.

Too Many Cooks? Coordinating Federal and State Health IT

On Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 2:00 pm, in room 2154, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing entitled, “Too Many Cooks? Coordinating Federal and State Health IT.”

House Passes Towns Contracting Bill

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3179, the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act, a bill by Chairman Edolphus Towns to streamline contracting for state and local public safety agencies.

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