Chronology of Committee Work

Halliburton Contract Referred for Criminal Investigation

The Defense Department Inspector General has referred the Halliburton fuel contract to the Defense Criminal Investigative Service for investigation of possible criminal violations.

Members Demand Information on Energy Department Contacts with Industry Groups

More than a dozen members demand the release of information regarding reports that the Department of Energy worked with industry groups to plan a "lobbying blitz" in support of the energy bill.

Members Demand Information on Health and Energy Policies

More than a dozen members demand the release of information on the political interference with science at HHS and on reports that the Department of Energy worked with industry groups to plan a "lobbying blitz" in support of the energy bill.

New Details on Use of Obscure Kuwaiti Company to Import Gasoline into Iraq

One day after the Defense Contract Audit Agency announced it has referred Halliburton’s gasoline contract to the Inspector General for investigation into potential wrongdoing, Rep. Waxman reveals new details about the unusual facts surrounding the decision to use Altanmia, an obscure Kuwaiti company, to import hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gasoline into Iraq at grossly inflated prices.

Rep. Waxman Investigates Inconsistencies in White House Leak Responses

Rep. Waxman writes National Security Advisor Rice to investigate the apparent double standard in how the White House responds to allegations regarding the release of classified information.

Federal Agency Cites HUD Nominee for Labor Violation

Rep. Waxman reveals that in December the Federal Labor Relations Authority found that Alphonso Jackson, President Bush's nominee for HUD Secretary, "interfered with the statutory rights" of HUD employees to participate in union activities.

Halliburton Waiver Ties Hands of Federal Authorities

Reps. Waxman and Dingell urge the Army Corps of Engineers to reverse its decision to excuse Halliburton from justifying the pricing of gasoline imported into Iraq.

DOE Appears to be Coordinating 'Lobbying Blitz'

Reps. Waxman and Dingell ask the Department of Energy to provide information on the “lobbying blitz” that DOE has reportedly planned with industry lobbyists. According to press reports, DOE is seeking to pressure Senators to reverse their position and pass the energy bill.

Additional Correspondence on Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims

Continuing the Committee's investigation, Rep. Waxman and Chairman Davis have sent additional letters requesting information relevant to the resolution of insurance claims of Holocaust victims.

Defense Department Asked for Subcontractor Records

Reps Waxman and Dingell ask Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to produce documents regarding subcontractors hired by Halliburton to import gasoline into Iraq.

Reps. Waxman and Dingell Detail Fundamental Flaws in Administration's Contracting Approach

In a significant policy letter, Reps. Waxman and Dingell criticize the Administration's procurement strategy for Iraq.

HHS Asked to Consider Minimum Staffing Standards

Rep. Waxman and Sen. Edwards, sponsors of the Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003, write HHS to request that minimum nursing home staffing standards be implemented as soon as possible.

Rep. Waxman Renews Request for Hearings on Disclosure of CIA Agent Identity

Rep. Waxman requests Committee hearings on the disclosure of the identity of Ambassador Wilson's wife, a covert CIA agent, by White House officials.

Army Corps Itemization of Halliburton Pricing Raises Serious Concerns

New information from the Army Corps of Engineers raises questions about the prices Halliburton and its subcontractor are charging at every step of importing gasoline from Kuwait into Iraq, including why they are buying gasoline for far more than the wholesale price, charging many times what it costs other companies to import gasoline into Iraq, and adding a significant markup to each gallon.

DOD Asked to Investigate Use of Development Fund to Pay Inflated Fuel Prices

Rep. Waxman, Sen. Lieberman, and Rep. Dingell ask the DOD IG to investigate the high gasoline prices being charged by Halliburton and the appropriateness of using $725 million from the Development Fund for Iraq to pay these inflated fuel costs.

Ending Price Discrimination vs. Republican Medicare Proposal

Eliminating international drug price discrimination would provide most seniors with a greater reduction in drug costs than the Republican Medicare proposal -- and at no cost to the taxpayer.

Free Trade Pact Should Exclude Tobacco

Rep. Waxman, Sen. Durbin, and Rep. Doggett urge the Administration to insist that tobacco products be excluded from the Free Trade Area of the Americas, a trade-promoting agreement that will effect over 500 million people in Latin America and Caribbean countries.

Energy Bill Is Collection of Special Interest Favors

The energy bill now being finalized in conference grants almost every item on energy industry wish-lists and lacks virtually all of the key components of a national energy policy.

Many Nursing Homes in Arkansas and DC Still Fail to Meet Federal Standards

Reports by the Special Investigations Division find that the vast majority of nursing homes in Arkansas and the District of Columbia violate federal health standards and fail to meet recommended nurse staffing levels.

USAID Refuses to Cooperate with Congressional Request for Information on Work in Iraq

Despite assertions to the contrary, USAID continues to deny Congress basic information on Iraq contracting.

Army Corps Considers Terminating Halliburton Fuel Importation Responsibilities

Reps. Waxman and Dingell reveal that the U.S. Corps of Engineers is planning to transfer the responsibility to import gasoline into Iraq from Halliburton to the Defense Energy Support Center, which has said that it can bring gasoline into Iraq for less than half the price.

Halliburton Paid Exhorbitant Price Per Gallon

Reps. Waxman and Dingell reveal that Halliburton was paid $2.65 per gallon to import gasoline from Kuwait into Iraq -- much more than previously estimated. The Administration's role in approving these exorbitant prices is questioned.

Protecting Against Unsafe Dietary Supplements

Reps. Waxman, S. Davis, and Dingell introduce H.R. 3377, the Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act, to increase FDA's authority to protect consumers from those dietary supplements that pose health risks and preserve access to safe dietary supplements.

'Hit List' Targets NIH-Funded Researchers

Rep. Waxman expresses outrage at a list of more than 150 scientists funded by NIH who are being targeted for their research on HIV/AIDS, human sexuality, and risk-taking behaviors. NIH is now asking these scientists to provide additional justification for their work.

HHS May Use Audits to Harass Safe-Sex Groups

Rep. Waxman expresses continuing concern that HHS may be using audits to penalize groups who do not adhere to the Administration's abstinence-only approach to sex education.

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