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Government Operations

This covers federal civil service, agency reorganization, federal contracting, election administration, ethics in government, and oversight of executive-branch operations. The GAO and Inspectors General are key tools here.

Committees with jurisdiction

  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Oversight and Intelligence
  • Oversight and Investigations
  • Oversight

Members who specialize in this area

Leadership

Committee members

156 more members on jurisdictional committees not shown.

Recent bills in this area

  • S. 4828 — Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

    Sponsor:
    Eric Schmitt · Republican · MO
    Latest action:
    Held at the desk.

  • HR. 9368 — Voter ID Act

    Sponsor:
    Bryan Steil · Republican · WI
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  • HR. 9341 — AI-Ready Federal Data Guidelines Act

    Sponsor:
    Brian Babin · Republican · TX
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  • HR. 9367 — Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act

    Sponsor:
    Bryan Steil · Republican · WI
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  • S. 4680 — Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026

    Latest action:
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  • S. 4787 — FEAT Act

    Sponsor:
    Mike Lee · Republican · UT
    Latest action:
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  • HJRES. 196 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

    Sponsor:
    Jonathan L. Jackson · Democratic · IL
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  • HR. 9277 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act does not include any evidence that the court determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods.

    Sponsor:
    Harriet M. Hageman · Republican · WY
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Frequently asked

What does the Oversight Committee do?

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee investigates how federal programs and agencies operate. It has broad subpoena authority and works closely with Inspectors General to expose fraud, waste, and abuse.