Government Reform

Intro The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the main investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. The committee's broad jurisdiction and legislative authority make it one of the most influential and powerful panels in the House. Its chair is one of only three in the House with the authority to issue subpoenas without a committee vote or consultation with the ranking member. Committee Chairman: Rep Edolphus Towns (D-NY-10) Appointed by Speaker Eddie Mason