Hearings

Chairman Set to Propose P2P Software Ban on Government, Contractor Computers and Networks

Chairman’s closing remarks during the hearing titled, “Inadvertent File Sharing Over Peer-to-Peer Networks: How it Endangers Citizens and Jeopardizes National Security”, announce intention to introduce legislation to ban insecure, open network, peer-to-peer software software from all government and contractor computers and networks.

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast for the Hearing Titled: "Inadvertent File Sharing Over Peer-To-Peer Networks: How It Endangers Citizens and Jeopardizes National Security."

On Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled: “Inadvertent File Sharing Over Peer-To-Peer Networks: How it Endangers Citizens and Jeopardizes National Security.” The hearing examined the continued security and privacy risks associated with Peer-To-Peer (P2P) file-sharing applications, including LimeWire, which is the most widely used P2P software in the United States.

The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Closing Statement of Chairman Edolphus Towns from the Hearing Titled: "Following the Money: Report of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP)."

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast for Hearing Titled: "Following the Money: Report of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP)."

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled: “Following the Money: Report of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP).”

Closing Statement of Chairman Towns

Chairman Towns’ final thoughts on the hearing titled: “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III.”

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast of the Joint Oversight Hearing titled: "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III"

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and Subcommittee on Domestic Policy continued its joint investigation of the Bank of America – Merrill Lynch merger with a hearing titled: “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III.”

SIGTARP to Present Oversight Committee with Quarterly Report Details

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing titled: “Following the Money: Report of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP).”

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast for the Committee Hearing Titled: "The Rise of the Mexican Drug Cartels and U.S. National Security."

On July 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Oversight and Government reform held a hearing titled: The Rise of the Mexican Drug Cartels and U.S. National Security.”

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast for Committee Hearing Titled: "Tracking the Money: Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse of Recovery Act Funding."

At 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled: “Tracking the Money: Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse of Recovery Act Funding.” The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Joint Full Committee and Subcommittee on Domestic Policy Hearing Titled: "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part II.

Today at 10:00 a.m., The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy continued its investigation of the Bank of America – Merrill Lynch merger with a hearing titled: “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part II.” The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast for the Joint Committee Hearing on: "Afghanistan and Pakistan: Oversight of a New Interagency Strategy

Washington, DC – Today the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs reconvened its hearing titled: “Afghanistan and Pakistan: Oversight of a New Interagency Strategy.” The hearing took place at 11:00 a.m. in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Opening Statement, Witness List and Webcast for the Hearing titled: "The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities, and Challenges."

Today at 2:00 p.m., the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled: “The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities, and Challenges.” The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Hearing Schedule for the Week of June 22, 2009

Hearing Schedule for the Week of June 15, 2009

Opening Statement, Witness List and Webcast of the Joint Committee Hearing on: "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout?"

Today at 10:00 am, The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Subcommittee on Domestic Policy held a hearing on: “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout?” The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Towns, Kucinich Call on Bank of America CEO Lewis to Testify Before Committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Edolphus “Ed” Towns (D-NY) and Domestic Policy Subcommittee Chairman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today invited Bank of America CEO and President Kenneth D. Lewis to testify in a hearing before the full committee on Thursday, June 11, 2009. The Committee is investigating events surrounding Bank of America’s (BofA) acquisition of Merrill Lynch in 2008 in which the Federal government eventually provided BofA with $20 billion in taxpayer dollars to help the bank complete the deal.

Hearing Schedule for the Week of June 1, 2009

Chairman's Opening Statement and Witness List for Hearing on: "The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities, and Challenges."

Today at 10:00 am, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform postponed the hearing on: “The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities, and Challenges” till a later date. The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Chairman Towns' Opening Statement, Hearing Testimony and Witness List for Hearing titled: "State and Local Pandemic Preparedness"

Today at 2:00 p.m. The Committee on Oversight and Governmet Reform held a hearing on: “state and Local Pandemic Preparedness.” The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Hearing Schedule for the Week of May 18, 2009

Hearing Testimony and Witness List for Hearing on: "Protecting the Public from Waste, Fraud and Abuse: H.R. 1507, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009

Today at 10:00 a.m. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on: Protecting the Public from Waste, Fraud and Abuse: H.R. 1507, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009. The hearing will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List for Hearing Titled "Protecting the Public from Waste, Fraud and Abuse: The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009"

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. The Committee on House Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on: “Protecting the Public from Waste, Fraud and Abuse: The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009”

Chairman's Opening Statement, Witness List and Witness Testimony for the Hearing on "AIG: Where is the Taxpayer Money Going?"

On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the Committee on House Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “AIG: Where is the Taxpayer Money Going?” The hearing was held in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

HEARING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 2009

Hearing Schedule for the Week of May 4, 2009

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