Government Oversight

Congressman Roskam serves as chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight —a key watchdog post with jurisdiction into the spending and operations of tax-writing and healthcare programs within the federal government. Roskam was at the center of the Committee investigation into the IRS after it was revealed the agency was targeting Americans for their personal, religious, and political beliefs, authoring legislation to protect against these abuses that became law.

More on Government Oversight

Congress Urges USTR to Oppose Iran’s WTO Bid

Oct 7, 2016 Press Release
In addition to further empowering and enriching Iran’s tyrannical regime, Iranian accession to the WTO could seriously complicate our ability to combat Iran’s support for terrorism, human rights violations, ballistic missile program and other illicit activity

House Unanimously Votes to End IRS Forfeiture Abuse

Sep 22, 2016 Press Release
Today we took a big step toward delivering justice for victims of IRS abuse.

Student Debt, College Endowments, and the Tax Code

Sep 14, 2016 Press Release
Experts testified on the rising costs of higher education and how some institutions are using their tax-exempt endowments to fulfill their charitable purposes and reduce costs for students.

Roskam Statement on President Obama’s Ransom Payments to Iran

Aug 3, 2016 Press Release
I'm outraged to hear that our tax dollars are literally being shipped on cargo planes to a terrorist regime.

Obamacare’s Failures Take Toll on Illinois Families

Jul 19, 2016 Press Release
Chairman Roskam supports a better way forward.

Congress Easily Blocks Boeing-Iran Sale

Jul 8, 2016 Press Release
House Democrats did not mount any significant opposition and, in many cases, joined efforts to block the sale.

Roskam-Crowley IRS Bill Sails Through Ways & Means Committee

Jul 7, 2016 Press Release
Today, the House Ways & Means Committee unanimously passed the “Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers-RESPECT Act” to rein in IRS asset forfeiture abuse in structuring cases.

Roskam, Tiberi Write CMS Over Short Stay Payment Reviews

Jul 6, 2016 Press Release
CMS’s announcement is significant because of the agency's troubled record of improperly overseeing payments of short stay hospital admissions.

Delivering Justice for IRS Victims: UPDATE

Jul 1, 2016 Press Release
Randy Sowers is getting his money back.

Roskam, Boustany Fight Terror with New Tax Legislation Targeting Boeing Iran Deal

Jun 22, 2016 Press Release
If Boeing goes through with this deal, the company will forever be associated with Iran's chief export: radical Islamic terrorism.