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Dec. 13, 2023
Chairman Smith Statement on Vote to Formally Launch an Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
Rep. Jason Smith
Oct. 25, 2023
Graves Statement on Election of Mike Johnson as House Speaker
Rep. Sam Graves
Sept. 18, 2023
Government Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Address Critical Safeguard Weaknesses
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 13, 2023
Smith: Agency Watchdog Highlights Unacceptable Levels of Incompetence and Abuse at the IRS
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 12, 2023
Comer, Jordan, Smith Statement on Speaker McCarthy Opening an Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 11, 2023
CONFIRMED: Inflation Reduction Act as Written Will Lead to More Audits for Middle-Class Families
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 29, 2023
Special Counsel Weiss Got a Promotion After Bungling the Investigation -- Ways and Means, Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability Chairs Ask Garland "Why Weiss?" Committees request all documents and communications about appointment as well as directives and instructions
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 29, 2023
Graves, Rouzer Statement on EPA's Implementation of Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
Rep. Sam Graves
Aug. 25, 2023
Smith, Grassley Press for Answers After IRS Loses Loads of Taxpayer Data
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 24, 2023
Chairman Smith Op-Ed: If the Biden administration has nothing to hide, why not comply?
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 22, 2023
Comer, Jordan, Smith Seek Information on Possible DOJ Efforts to Obstruct Inspector General's Investigation into IRS Whistleblower Allegations
Rep. Jason Smith
July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Taiwan Bill Reasserting Congress' Constitutional Authority Over Trade Heads to President's Desk
Rep. Jason Smith
July 18, 2023
Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans from Unfair Taxes in Global Tax Pact
Rep. Jason Smith
July 18, 2023
Wagner Delivers Remarks at Hearing to Conduct Oversight of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
Rep. Ann Wagner
July 14, 2023
Smith Calls on AG Garland and U.S. Attorney Weiss to Submit IRS Whistleblower Testimony into Hunter Biden Plea Agreement Proceedings
Rep. Jason Smith
July 13, 2023
Chairman Smith: Ways and Means Republicans Helping Small Businesses Hammered by Biden Policies
Rep. Jason Smith
July 13, 2023
Wagner Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Reforming the Proxy Process to Safeguard Investor Interests
Rep. Ann Wagner
July 12, 2023
NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION
Rep. Jason Smith
July 12, 2023
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on TANF Non-Assistance Programs
Rep. Jason Smith
July 9, 2023
Chairman Smith: "Bidenomics" Is A Disaster for Working-Class Families
Rep. Jason Smith
July 8, 2023
Victory for Whistleblower Protections: Following Ways and Means Oversight, IRS Informs Employees of Their Right to Make Protected Disclosures to Congress
Rep. Jason Smith
July 7, 2023
New Biden Admin Regulation Threatens Access to Affordable Health Care for Millions
Rep. Jason Smith
July 3, 2023
Chairman Smith: Inflation Twice the Federal Reserve's Target Is No Reason to Celebrate
Rep. Jason Smith
June 21, 2023
Capito, Graves, Lummis, Rouzer Ask for Biden Administration's Next Steps in Implementing Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
Rep. Sam Graves
May 4, 2023
Chairman Smith Calls on President Biden to Stand Up to China and Defend American Workers Following Bipartisan Passage of Bill on Solar Imports
Rep. Jason Smith
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Rep. Eric Burlison, ...
Feb. 1, 2023
Peters, Lankford, Sinema & Hawley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Leasing Program for Underutilized Space Held by Federal Agencies
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Daines Joins Colleagues to Expose Biden Administration for Breaking the Law, Promoting Dangerous Diy Abortions by Mail
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Hawley Blast Biden Administration For Concealing Disinfo Board Documents, Demand Transparency
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Graves Statement on GAO Determination that FHWA Memo Urging States Against Road-Building Constitutes a Rule
Rep. Sam Graves
Dec. 7, 2022
Ranking Members Sam Graves & Bob Gibbs Statements from Hearing on the Coast Guard's Leadership on Artic Issues
Rep. Sam Graves
Nov. 22, 2022
Biden Adds Another $25+ Billion to Taxpayers' Tab, as White House Extends Student Loan Repayment Moratorium
Rep. Jason Smith
Nov. 17, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Smith, Foxx Demand Answers on Biden's Student Loan Giveaway to the Wealthy
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Nov. 9, 2022
Letter to Gregory Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Rep. Issa Joined by Rep. Wilson, Colleagues in Demanding Oversight Hearings on Iranian Human Rights Abuses
Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Brady, J. Smith Seek Thorough Review of Democrats' Problem-Riddled Child Tax Credit
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 27, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Brady, J. Smith Demand Full Accounting for Unprecedented Waste & Abuse of Biden's $2 Trillion So-Called Stimulus
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Biden Administration on "Novel and Problematic" Jones Act Waiver
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
Oct. 16, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Republicans Raise Concerns with SEC "Technical Glitch," Integrity of Rulemakings During Chair Gensler's Tenure
Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee lead colleagues in demanding answers on FBI's "abuse' of the FACE Act
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - McHenry, Hill, Digital Asset Working Group Republicans Request DOJ Assessment on CBDC
Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to John Kerry, Special Envoy for the Climate - McCaul, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to Special Envoy Kerry Requesting All Documents Be Preserved
Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Tammy Hull, Inspector General of the US Postal Service - Hawley Pushes for Answers on Mail Service Delays in Kansas City Area
Sen. Josh Hawley
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Demand Explanation for FBI's Raid on Pro-Life Activist Family Home
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Gallagher and HASC Republicans Question DOD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Hawley Demands Answers From Garland Over Extraordinary Force Used by FBI to Arrest Pro-Life Activist
Sen. Josh Hawley
Sept. 22, 2022
Letter to the General Services Administration - Huffman, Merkley, Lowenthal, Quigley, Cohen Urge Gsa to Reduce Single-use Plastics Government-wide
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 13, 2023
Chairman Smith Statement on Vote to Formally Launch an Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
Rep.Jason Smith
Oct. 25, 2023
Graves Statement on Election of Mike Johnson as House Speaker
Rep.Sam Graves
Sept. 18, 2023
Government Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Address Critical Safeguard Weaknesses
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 13, 2023
Smith: Agency Watchdog Highlights Unacceptable Levels of Incompetence and Abuse at the IRS
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 12, 2023
Comer, Jordan, Smith Statement on Speaker McCarthy Opening an Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 11, 2023
CONFIRMED: Inflation Reduction Act as Written Will Lead to More Audits for Middle-Class Families
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 29, 2023
Special Counsel Weiss Got a Promotion After Bungling the Investigation -- Ways and Means, Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability Chairs Ask Garland "Why Weiss?" Committees request all documents and communications about appointment as well as directives and instructions
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 29, 2023
Graves, Rouzer Statement on EPA's Implementation of Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
Rep.Sam Graves
Aug. 25, 2023
Smith, Grassley Press for Answers After IRS Loses Loads of Taxpayer Data
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 24, 2023
Chairman Smith Op-Ed: If the Biden administration has nothing to hide, why not comply?
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 22, 2023
Comer, Jordan, Smith Seek Information on Possible DOJ Efforts to Obstruct Inspector General's Investigation into IRS Whistleblower Allegations
Rep.Jason Smith
July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Taiwan Bill Reasserting Congress' Constitutional Authority Over Trade Heads to President's Desk
Rep.Jason Smith
July 18, 2023
Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans from Unfair Taxes in Global Tax Pact
Rep.Jason Smith
July 18, 2023
Wagner Delivers Remarks at Hearing to Conduct Oversight of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
Rep.Ann Wagner
July 14, 2023
Smith Calls on AG Garland and U.S. Attorney Weiss to Submit IRS Whistleblower Testimony into Hunter Biden Plea Agreement Proceedings
Rep.Jason Smith
July 13, 2023
Chairman Smith: Ways and Means Republicans Helping Small Businesses Hammered by Biden Policies
Rep.Jason Smith
July 13, 2023
Wagner Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Reforming the Proxy Process to Safeguard Investor Interests
Rep.Ann Wagner
July 12, 2023
NEAL, WYDEN, SMITH, AND CRAPO RELEASE DISCUSSION DRAFT OF BILL PROVIDING RELIEF FOR U.S. AND TAIWANESE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES FROM DOUBLE TAXATION
Rep.Jason Smith
July 12, 2023
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on TANF Non-Assistance Programs
Rep.Jason Smith
July 9, 2023
Chairman Smith: "Bidenomics" Is A Disaster for Working-Class Families
Rep.Jason Smith
July 8, 2023
Victory for Whistleblower Protections: Following Ways and Means Oversight, IRS Informs Employees of Their Right to Make Protected Disclosures to Congress
Rep.Jason Smith
July 7, 2023
New Biden Admin Regulation Threatens Access to Affordable Health Care for Millions
Rep.Jason Smith
July 3, 2023
Chairman Smith: Inflation Twice the Federal Reserve's Target Is No Reason to Celebrate
Rep.Jason Smith
June 21, 2023
Capito, Graves, Lummis, Rouzer Ask for Biden Administration's Next Steps in Implementing Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
Rep.Sam Graves
May 4, 2023
Chairman Smith Calls on President Biden to Stand Up to China and Defend American Workers Following Bipartisan Passage of Bill on Solar Imports
Rep.Jason Smith
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Rep.Eric Burlison, ...
Feb. 1, 2023
Peters, Lankford, Sinema & Hawley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Leasing Program for Underutilized Space Held by Federal Agencies
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Daines Joins Colleagues to Expose Biden Administration for Breaking the Law, Promoting Dangerous Diy Abortions by Mail
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Hawley Blast Biden Administration For Concealing Disinfo Board Documents, Demand Transparency
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Graves Statement on GAO Determination that FHWA Memo Urging States Against Road-Building Constitutes a Rule
Rep.Sam Graves
Dec. 7, 2022
Ranking Members Sam Graves & Bob Gibbs Statements from Hearing on the Coast Guard's Leadership on Artic Issues
Rep.Sam Graves
Nov. 22, 2022
Biden Adds Another $25+ Billion to Taxpayers' Tab, as White House Extends Student Loan Repayment Moratorium
Rep.Jason Smith
Nov. 17, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Smith, Foxx Demand Answers on Biden's Student Loan Giveaway to the Wealthy
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Nov. 9, 2022
Letter to Gregory Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Rep. Issa Joined by Rep. Wilson, Colleagues in Demanding Oversight Hearings on Iranian Human Rights Abuses
Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Brady, J. Smith Seek Thorough Review of Democrats' Problem-Riddled Child Tax Credit
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 27, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Brady, J. Smith Demand Full Accounting for Unprecedented Waste & Abuse of Biden's $2 Trillion So-Called Stimulus
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Biden Administration on "Novel and Problematic" Jones Act Waiver
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
Oct. 16, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Republicans Raise Concerns with SEC "Technical Glitch," Integrity of Rulemakings During Chair Gensler's Tenure
Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee lead colleagues in demanding answers on FBI's "abuse' of the FACE Act
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - McHenry, Hill, Digital Asset Working Group Republicans Request DOJ Assessment on CBDC
Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to John Kerry, Special Envoy for the Climate - McCaul, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to Special Envoy Kerry Requesting All Documents Be Preserved
Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Tammy Hull, Inspector General of the US Postal Service - Hawley Pushes for Answers on Mail Service Delays in Kansas City Area
Sen.Josh Hawley
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Demand Explanation for FBI's Raid on Pro-Life Activist Family Home
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Gallagher and HASC Republicans Question DOD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Hawley Demands Answers From Garland Over Extraordinary Force Used by FBI to Arrest Pro-Life Activist
Sen.Josh Hawley
Sept. 22, 2022
Letter to the General Services Administration - Huffman, Merkley, Lowenthal, Quigley, Cohen Urge Gsa to Reduce Single-use Plastics Government-wide
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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