Hearings

A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United States-Part II

The Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing titled “A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United States (Part II).” The Committee will continue a discussion that began on February 25, 2015, during a joint subcommittee hearing where compelling testimony was ...

Cybersecurity: The Evolving Nature of Cyber Threats Facing the Private Sector

On Wednesday, March 18, the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology will hold a hearing titled “Cybersecurity: The Evolving Nature of Cyber Threats Facing the Private Sector.” The hearing will examine the evolving nature of cyber threats facing the private sector. It will also examine ways in which the government and the private sector can work together to counter cyberattacks. BACKGROUND:  A ...

Federal Workforce Tax Accountability

On Wednesday, March 18th, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations will hold a hearing  to examine “Federal Workforce Tax Accountability.” The hearing will  consider reforms to ensure federal employees and contractors have fulfilled their federal tax obligations. Background: The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch state that all executive branch employees are ...

FCC: Process and Transparency

WASHINGTON – The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing titled “FCC: Process and Transparency” on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing will examine transparency and independence issues with respect to the FCC’s process for developing the new net neutrality rules. BACKGROUND: In late 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a set of regulations that control how traffic is carried over the internet. ...

Rebuilding the Chemical Safety Board: Finding a Solution to the CSB’s Governance and Management Challenges

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Challenges Facing OIRA in Ensuring Transparency and Effective Rulemaking