Chronology of Committee Work

Chairman Waxman Asks EPA to Clarify the Administration's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy

In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, Chairman Waxman asks the EPA to clarify the Administration’s position on whether greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced.

Committee Requests GAO Investigation of Federal Crop Insurance Programs

Following the Committee’s May 3 hearing on waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal crop insurance program, Chairman Waxman, Ranking Member Davis, and Committee Member Jim Cooper ask the Government Accountability Office to investigate the program. Specifically, the Committee asks GAO to examine financial arrangements between the insurance companies, sales agents, and farmers and ranchers who participate in the program.

Committee Requests Documents From Doan Investigation

Chairman Waxman requests from the Office of Special Counsel documents related to its investigation of Hatch Act violations by GSA Administrator Lurita Doan. The OSC concluded that Administrator Doan violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits executive branch officials from engaging in partisan politics while on duty, in official government work spaces, or with government equipment.

Hearing on Mental Health Problems Confronting Soldiers Returning from Iraq, Afghanistan

On Thursday, May 24, 2007, the Committee held an oversight hearing on mental health problems confronting soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Committee heard from afflicted soldiers and their families, examined the ability of the DOD and the VA to screen, treat, and track returning soldiers who are at risk, and assessed the impact that these illnesses are having on military readiness and military families.

Chairman Waxman Responds to White House Counsel Fred Fielding's May 18 Letter

In a letter to White House Counsel Fred Fielding, Chairman Waxman explains that, as the principal oversight body of the House of Representatives, it is the Committee’s constitutional obligation to investigate the role played by the White House and National Security Council in the false and misleading intelligence that precipitated the war in Iraq.

Hearing Examines Achievements and Opportunities for Climate Protection Under the Montreal Protocol

On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, the Committee held an oversight hearing on achievements and opportunities for climate protection under the Montreal Protocol. This international environmental treaty established legally binding controls on the production and consumption of substances that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer.

Former Rove Aide Testifies to Committee but Refuses to Answer Questions Related to Abramoff Contacts with the White House

At a deposition earlier this month, Susan Ralston, the former executive assistant to Karl Rove, responded to questions in a number of areas but would not answer questions about White House contacts with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff and her lawyer said Ms. Ralston would assert her Fifth Amendment privilege if compelled to testify. In a memo, Chairman Waxman explains the Committee will seek testimony from Mr. Abramoff’s former lobbying associates and former and current Administration officials before considering Ms. Ralston’s request for immunity.

Waxman, Davis Request GAO Survey of Government-Encouraged Broadband Deployment

Chairman Waxman and Ranking Member Davis ask GAO to conduct a survey of all actions undertaken by the federal government to encourage broadband deployment.

White House Responds to Chairman Waxman's May 4th Letter Regarding Pre-War Intelligence

White House Counsel Fred Fielding responds to Chairman Waxman's May 4, 2007 letter regarding pre-war intelligence and claims that Iraq attempted to obtain nuclear material.

Fifteen Chairmen Urge the President to Stop Efforts to Weaken the G-8 Declaration Regarding Global Climate Change

Fifteen House Committee Chairmen sent a letter to the President urging him not to weaken a proposed G-8 declaration regarding global climate change. According to press reports, Administration officials are seeking to eliminate the G-8 pledges to limit the increase in global temperatures and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the officials may be attempting to remove phrases in the declaration that highlight the urgent need to address the threat of global warming.

Committee Inquires on Disciplinary Action

The Oversight Committee has asked General Ham whether disciplinary action was taken following Lt. Col. Kauzlarich's denigrating remarks questioning the Tillman family's faith.

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.

Chairman Waxman Reiterates his Request to FEMA for Documents Relating to Toxic Formaldehyde Levels in Hurricane Victims’ Trailers

Chairman Waxman sent a letter to Administrator Paulison reiterating his two previous requests for documents relating to high levels of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Gulf Coast hurricane victims. Recent reports have indicated that some occupants continue to live in FEMA-issued trailers with formaldehyde levels above the acceptable limit for humans.

Waxman, Dingell, and Stupak Ask GAO to Study FDA Oversight of Dietary Supplements

In a letter to GAO, Reps. Waxman, Dingell, and Stupak ask GAO to revisit its earlier examination of oversight of dietary supplements.

Chairman Waxman Delivers a Speech on Federal Contracting

In a speech delivered to the Center for American Progress Forum on “A Return to Competitive Contracting,” Chairman Waxman highlighted the government’s increasing reliance on private contractors and the need for more oversight and accountability to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer money.

Chairman Waxman Reschedules Hearing with Secretary of State Rice

Chairman Waxman announced the hearing with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been postponed from May 15, 2007, to June 19, 2007. The hearing is being postponed to allow former CIA Director George Tenet to testify with Secretary Rice and to accommodate Secretary Rice's travel schedule. The Committee also sent a letter to Stephen Hadley, the National Security Advisor, requesting his voluntary appearance at a deposition.

Committee Requests Deposition of National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley

Today Chairman Waxman sent a formal request to Stephen Hadley, the National Security Advisor, to appear for a deposition. The deposition is part of the Committee investigation into why President Bush and other senior Administration officials cited forged evidence in building a case for war against Iraq.

Committee Reiterates Request for Documents Related to Plame-Wilson Disclosure

Chairman Waxman and Rep. Davis send a letter to CIA Director General Hayden reiterating their request for documents relevant to the Committee's investigation of the unauthorized disclosure of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson.

Chairman Waxman Requests Information from Executive Compensation Consultants

Chairman Waxman writes to six leading executive compensation consulting firms seeking information about the services they provide to large U.S. corporations.

Chairman Waxman Questions HHS About Barriers to Global Staffing

Following media reports of serious gaps in global staffing at CDC, Chairman Waxman writes HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt to request detailed information, as well as an assurance that barriers to global staffing will be swiftly and fully addressed. CDC experts overseas share crucial expertise on issues like HIV, maternal health, vaccination, and laboratory infrastructure. They also observe and seek to understand global health threats that may affect Americans. But nearly half of these crucial overseas posts are vacant, and review of each position by a political office at HHS appears to contribute to significant delays.

Committee Seeks Niger Documents and Testimony and Instructs State Department Not to Impede Probe

Chairman Waxman sent a letter to Secretary of State Rice (1) informing the Secretary that the legislative affairs officials in the Department should not hinder the Committee’s inquiry into why Secretary Rice and President Bush cited forged evidence to build a case for war against Iraq; (2) advising the Secretary that the Committee will depose a nuclear weapons analyst at the State Department; and (3) requesting relevant documents. Letters were also sent to the CIA, the White House, and the Department of Defense requesting relevant documents.

Hearing Examines Federal Crop Insurance Program

This hearing examines allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse in two key areas of the federal crop insurance program. The first is that the program has failed at its primary purpose: preventing the need for annual disaster payments to farmers. The second are the large underwriting gains and commissions garnered by the private crop insurers, and the resulting inefficiency of the program.

Chairman Waxman Requests Documents Related to the Development of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle

Chairman Waxman wrote to the Department of Defense and General Dynamics asking for documents related to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), an amphibious assault vehicle currently being developed by the Marine Corps. Both governmental assessments and press reports have reported serious problems in the development of the EFV, including cost overruns, schedule delays, design and technology hurdles, and poor reliability.

Chairman Waxman Requests Information About New HIV Testing Guidelines

Last fall the Centers for Disease Control released new guidelines for HIV testing that suggest expanded routine testing in healthcare settings. The goal is to reach the 25% of HIV-positive Americans who do not know their status. Since then, concerns have been raised about the resources available to implement the plan; treatment and care resources for those who may test positive; and changes to prevention counseling for people who test negative. Chairman Waxman writes to CDC Director Julie Gerberding to request analyses of these issues and details about the implementation of the new guidelines to date.

Chairman Waxman Asks the Bush Cheney Campaign for Information about White House E-mails

In light of new information that between 8 and 12 White House officials had e-mail accounts provided to them by the Bush Cheney ’04 campaign, Chairman Waxman writes to the campaign’s attorneys requesting basic information about the use of these accounts. He also requests copies of e-mails related to the use of federal agencies and federal resources for partisan political purposes.

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