WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jon Porter (R-NV) has secured a seat on the House Government Reform Committee for the 109th Congress, and will become Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
 
“I appreciate having an opportunity to serve on the Government Reform Committee,” said Representative Porter.  “As a former small business owner, I know something about efficiency and keeping costs down.  As a state legislator, and now a U.S. Representative, I have always advocated for efficiency in government because in the end, it is the American taxpayer who saves,” he said.
 
“In addition to the vast array of oversight the Reform Committee has, my service on the Committee will give a voice to Nevada businesses when it comes to important matters such as awarding federal contracts.  I hope to do my part as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization to serve their needs.  A large number of federal agency operations take place in Nevada.  I have nearly 7,000 active federal employees in my district, and even more federal retirees.  I hear from them often and am cognizant of their concerns and the issues facing the federal workforce.  I look forward to serving with Chairman Tom Davis (R-VA) and the committee as a whole to improve the operations of the nation’s government,” Rep. Porter said.
 
“I am pleased to have Congressman Porter on board the Government Reform Committee,” said U.S. Representative Tom Davis (R-VA).  “His background and experience will help the committee achieve its mission of a 21st Century government, and improve the way our government does business.”
 
The Committee on Government Reform has existed in varying forms since 1816.  The primary purpose of the committee is to study the operations of government activities at all levels to determine their financial system and efficiency.
 
The Committee’s government-wide oversight jurisdiction and expanded legislative authority make it one of the most influential and powerful committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The Committee serves as Congress’ chief investigative and oversight committee, and is granted broad jurisdiction because of the importance of effective, centralized oversight.

The Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization has jurisdiction and oversight on civil service employees and federal agency structure.  The subcommittee examines issues affecting active and retired civil service employees and such matters as accountability and efficiency of the federal workforce.

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