Chronology of Committee Work

Committee Releases Oversight Plans for 110th Congress

In order to guide effective congressional oversight during the 110th Congress, the Committee has developed an oversight plan.

Committee Approves Two Essential Reform Bills

On February 14, the Oversight Committee marked up and reported out two reform bills for consideration on the House floor. The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act strengthens protections for federal whistleblowers to prevent retaliation against those who report wrongdoing to authorities. The Executive Branch Reform Act is designed to increase transparency and limit the influence of special interests in the executive branch of government.

Chairman Waxman Requests that Novartis Reassess Stance on Patent Law in India

Chairman Waxman writes to Novartis CEO Dr. Daniel Vasella expressing concern that because of India’s key role in producing medicines for the developing world, the company’s challenge of public health safeguards in India’s patent law may impact worldwide access to medicine.

Committee Insists on Timely Production of CPA and Contractor Documents

Chairman Waxman and Ranking Member Davis today sent letters to DOD and a contractor urging them to comply voluntarily with the Committee’s request for documents regarding CPA hiring practices and the use of private security contractors.

The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007

H.R. 985, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, was introduced by Reps. Waxman, Platts, Van Hollen, and T. Davis on February 12, 2007.

The Executive Branch Reform Act of 2007

On February 12, 2007, Chairman Henry A. Waxman and Ranking Minority Member Tom Davis introduced H.R. 984, the Executive Branch Reform Act, which would enact landmark “good government” reform.

Reform Acts Will Increase Transparency and Encourage Discovery of Waste

Chairman Waxman introduced two bills to increase government transparency and encourage the discovery of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer money. The hearing provided an opportunity for the Committee to focus on the issues of lobbying and ethics reform in the executive branch. The Committee heard from noted experts and academics on these issues.

Chairman Waxman Requests Information on Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Chairman Waxman sent a letter to the chief executives of twelve Medicare insurers requesting Part D prescription drug pricing information, including profits and administrative costs associated with Medicare Part D coverage.

Financial Impacts of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Pharmaceutical Pricing

The goal of the hearing is to examine whether there are fraudulent, abusive, or wasteful pharmaceutical pricing practices that affect federal health programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the Public Health Service “340B” program that should be the subject of additional congressional oversight.

Hearing Questions Management of Homeland Security Contracts

The hearing focused on the Department of Homeland Security’s management of large contracts that rely on private contractors as “system integrators.” The Committee focused on two examples of multi-billion dollar contracts: the Deepwater program to develop new ships for the Coast Guard and the Secure Border Initiative to integrate technology and personnel to defend the nation’s borders.

Committee Saves Taxpayers $20 Million

As the result of an investigation by Chairman Waxman, the Army discovered significant violations involving the use of private security services. At one of the Committee’s first fraud, waste, and abuse hearings this Congress, the Army announced today that it was reducing payments to KBR by $19.6 million.

Iraqi Reconstruction: Reliance on Private Military Contractors

Family members of four Blackwater employees killed in Fallujah testified about what they view as profiteering by Blackwater USA, including the company’s alleged failure to provide armored vehicles and other critical safety equipment. The Committee examined the costs of Blackwater’s security operations to the taxpayer and the adequacy of federal oversight of Blackwater and other security contractors.

Hearing Questions Waste, Fraud, and Abuse In Iraq Reconstruction

Ambassador L. Paul Bremer and Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, testified on management of U.S. funds in Iraq. Questions were raised about an audit report issued in 2005 by Mr. Bowen that concluded that more than $8.8 billion in cash was disbursed without adequate financial controls.

Hearings on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars

From February 6-9, the Oversight Committee will hold four hearings on waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. The hearings focus on Iraqi reconstruction, Homeland Security contracting, and prescription drug pricing.

Committee Holds Hearing on Political Influence on Government Climate Change Scientists

On Tuesday, January 30, 2007, the Committee held an oversight hearing on allegations of political interference with government climate change science. At the hearing, the Committee heard about numerous instances of political interference with the work of climate scientists under the Bush Administration.

Statement of Rep. Henry A. Waxman on the State of the Union Address

Chairman Waxman's response to the State of the Union address.

Committee Requests Documents for Hearing on Private Security Contractors in Iraq

Chairman Waxman requests documents related to the use of private security contractors in Iraq.

Request to Council on Environmental Quality for Documents Related to Climate Change Activities

Chairman Waxman reiterates a request to CEQ Chairman James Connaughton for documents related to CEQ's actions related to editing scientific reports on global warming.

Chairman Waxman Requests Additional Information on GSA Procurement

Chairman Waxman writes to GSA Administrator Lurita A. Doan and others inquiring about GSA procurement issues.

Oversight Committee Adopts Rules and Determines Subcommittee Jurisdictions

The Oversight and Government Reform Committee held an organizational meeting adopting the rules of the committee for the 110th Congress, as well as establishing subcommittee jurisdictions and approving member assignments.

Chairman Waxman Invites Witnesses for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Hearing

Rep. Waxman has requested the testimony of L. Paul Bremer, Stuart Bowen, and Timothy Carney at an Oversight Committee hearing on waste, fraud, and abuse, which will focus on Iraq reconstruction. The hearing will be held the week of February 6th.

Chairman Waxman Announces Democratic Subcommittee Chairs and Membership

Following a meeting of the Democratic members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Waxman announces the subcommittee chairmen and Democratic membership.

Rep. Waxman Requests EPA Analysis

For two years, EPA repeatedly stated that an energy facility off of the California coast needed to meet Ventura County’s clean air rules. Chairman Waxman requests the EPA analysis that formed the basis for the reversal of that position in June 2005.

Oversight Committee Holds Organizational Meeting

On Thursday, January 18, the Oversight and Government Reform Committee will meet to organize and to approve the committee’s rules of procedures for the 110th Congress.

Rep. Waxman Announces Democratic Membership of Oversight Committee

Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced the appointment of the Democratic members of the committee for the 110th Congress.

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