Oversight
The Oversight Subcommittee assists the full Committee in carrying out its general oversight responsibilities of matters within the scope of the full Committee’s jurisdiction. The Oversight Subcommittee works with the full Committee and other Subcommittees to determine whether the laws within the jurisdiction of the Committee (including tax, trade, health, Human Resources, and Social Security laws) are being implemented and carried out efficiently and in accordance with Congressional intent. The Oversight Subcommittee also provides oversight of the federal agencies (such as the Internal Revenue Service) responsible for implementing laws within the full Committee’s jurisdiction.
Recent Activity
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Good Morning. Today, the Oversight Subcommittee will examine the effects of gun violence on communities across the country.
We are in a crisis – an American crisis – that threatens the heart and soul of our nation.
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Building off last week’s hearing concerning the spread of hatred and violence, today’s hearing addresses the need to better understand how gun violence affects our nation’s public health.
House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis announced today that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled The Public Health Consequences and Costs of Gun Violence. The hearing will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building.
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Good morning. Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to the witnesses for taking the time to be here today.
I know it is not easy, and I want to thank you for being brave and bold and for taking the time to speak up, speak out, and share your stories.