Chronology of Committee Work

Chairman Davis Urged To Open Abu Ghraib Abuse Investigation

Calling the decision by the Republican leadership to defer to the Administration’s internal investigations “an abdication of Congress’ constitutional oversight responsibility,” all 19 members of the Government Reform Committee minority urge Chairman Davis to reconsider his position on investigating the role of private contractors in the Abu Ghraib abuses.

Energy Dept. Responses on Industry Contacts Suspect, Contradicted by Other Evidence

Rep. Waxman asks the Department of Energy Inspector General to investigate the veracity and completeness of the Department's responses regarding communications with energy industry groups related to the Energy Policy Act of 2003.

Additional Federal Funding for HIV/AIDS Drug Program Urgently Needed

In a letter to HHS, Democratic Leader Pelosi, Democratic Whip Hoyer, Rep. Waxman, Rep. Frank, Rep. Sherrod Brown, Del. Christensen, Rep. Lee and Rep. Baldwin again write Secretary Thompson to emphasize the urgent need for additional federal funding for an HIV/AIDS drug program for Americans lacking adequate health insurance.

Committee Should Investigate Involvement of Contractors in Abu Ghraib Abuse

Rep. Waxman writes Chairman Davis to request that the Committee immediately investigate allegations that private contractors participated in the abuse of Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib Army prison outside Baghdad.

Medicare Drug Cards Provide Little or No Savings for Seniors

An analysis prepared at the request of Rep. Waxman finds that prices under the new prescription drug cards are far higher than prices in Canada and those negotiated by the federal government, and are no lower than prices currently available to Medicare beneficiaries.

Current Mercury Rulemaking Plan Compromised in Process and Substance

Reps. Waxman, Allen, and Schakowsky and Sen. Leahy urge the EPA to rescue the rulemaking process on power plant emissions by analyzing legally viable options and issuing a new or supplemental proposal.

HHS Refuses to Release Medicare Cost Estimates

All 19 minority members of the Committee write Secretary Thompson to protest HHS's obstruction of their investigation into the withholding of the cost data. The members officially expand their Seven Member request to include the communications between HHS and congressional leadership.

Taekwondo Rule Change Raises Safety Concerns for Young Athletes

Rep. Waxman, Rep. Jackson, and Sen. Jeffords write the U.S. Olympic Committee to express concerns about a taekwondo rule change that encourages young black belts to disable opponents with kicks to the head – a rule change that medical experts say puts children at risk of serious injury.

Government Paperwork Increases Substantially under Bush Administration

A new report released by Reps. Tierney and Waxman shows that despite the President’s repeated promises to reduce the burden of government paperwork, the number of hours Americans spend filling out government forms has increased significantly under the Bush Administration.

President Asked to Explain Reported Saudi Oil Agreement

Reps. Waxman and Markey ask the President to respond to an assertion by Bob Woodward that the Administration reached an understanding with the Saudi ambassador that oil prices would remain high until the months before the presidential election.

Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2004

The Committee has approved bipartisan legislation that will allow the Postal Service to continue to fulfill its universal service mission at a reasonable cost by establishing a modern system for regulating rates, giving needed flexibility to the Postal Service, and ensuring a level playing field for the Postal Service and its competitors.

Justice Department Asked to Release Information on Post-Sept. 11 Departure of Saudi Citizens

Rep. Waxman urges the Justice Department to disclose publicly information provided to the Committee in a classified FBI briefing on the departure of members of Osama bin Laden’s family and the Saudi royal family following the September 11, 2001, attacks.

HHS Asked to Provide Data on Use of Feeding Assistants

Rep. Waxman and Sen. Grassley request that HHS collect and publicly disseminate information on the number of hours worked by nursing home feeding assistants.

Report Assesses Al Qaeda Attacks Before and After September 11, 2001

Rep. Waxman provides the September 11 Commission with a Congressional Research Service report that finds that al Qaeda attacks have increased since the President declared war on terrorism.

Gasoline Prices Tumble at Mention of California Oxygenate Waiver Consideration

Reps. Waxman, Eshoo, Capps, Solis, George Miller, and Lofgren call the market response to Energy Secretary Abraham’s testimony strong evidence that the granting of the waiver could immediately reduce prices in the state and throughout the nation.

The Chemical Industry, the Bush Administration, and European Efforts to Regulate Chemicals

This report examines how the Bush Administration responded to a landmark effort by the European Union to reduce the risks of chemical exposure. The report is based on documents obtained by the Environmental Health Fund, a small nonprofit environmental organization, and provided to the Special Investigations Division. These documents provide a case study in how a powerful special interest can influence the nation’s foreign policy.

President Urged to Waive Oxygenate Requirements, Reduce Price at Pump for Californians

In light of reports that the Administration is looking at short-term measures to address record-high gasoline prices, Reps. Waxman, Eshoo, Capps, Solis, and Lofgren write the President to call attention to California Governor Schwarzenegger's request for waiver of federal oxygenate requirements -- a step that could be taken immediately to reduce gasoline prices in the state.

Administration Attempted to Block EU Efforts to Reduce Risks of Chemical Exposure

A new report released by Rep. Waxman shows that the Administration, at the request of the U.S. chemical industry, mounted a campaign to block the efforts of the European Union to require company assessments of the risks of industrial chemicals.

Failure to Pass Extension Results in Loss of Unemployment Benefits for 83,000 LA Area Workers

A new report prepared for Rep. Waxman and 12 other Los Angeles-Long Beach area members details the local impact of Congress's failure to pass a temporary federal extension of unemployment benefits.

White House Counsel Called Sept. 11 Panel During Clarke Testimony

Rep. Waxman questions White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales on reports that he placed calls to members of the September 11 Commission during the testimony of former National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism Richard Clarke.

Administration Impeding Access to Life-Saving HIV Therapies in Africa, Other Developing Regions

Rep. Waxman objects to proposed drug approval standards, being circulated by the Administration for consideration at a conference next week in Botswana, that could block the use of the low-cost drugs needed to save the lives of millions of people living with HIV in Africa and other developing regions.

DOD Questioned on Retroactive Classification of Testing Program Assessments

Reps. Waxman and Tierney ask the Defense Department to explain the decision to retroactively classify 50 specific recommendations, set forth by independent Pentagon evaluators, that are highly critical of the national missile defense system testing program.

More Questions on Preventing District Drinking Water Contamination

Following a Government Reform Committee hearing, Rep. Waxman, Chairman Davis, Congresswoman Norton, and Rep. Van Hollen detail further questions on the roles and responsibilities of EPA, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Washington Aqueduct in preventing lead contamination in the District's drinking water supply.

Members Urge DHS to Revise Personnel Plan

Rep. Waxman and the five minority members of the Civil Service Subcommittee express concerns about a new Department of Homeland Security personnel system that would infringe on employee collective bargaining and appeal rights without furthering the Department’s ability to perform its mission.

California Members Support Waiver of Ethanol/MTBE Requirements

Fifty-two members of the California House delegation write EPA to express support for a waiver that would allow the state to sell cleaner blends of gasoline without the oxygenates mandated by the Clean Air Act.

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