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Witness Commissioner Andrew Mais
Connecticut Insurance Department · 1 hearing
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia,...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript · 14 transcript matches
UNKNOWN "Committee will come to order. Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, known as the ITC. They are David Foley, Jr. of Virginia, a Republican nominee. Brett Doyle of Connecticut, also a Republican nominee. Peter Anthony"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Edward Eppler,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript · 6 transcript matches
CRUZ, TED "Transportation. She also served in the first Trump administration, including as a senior appointee at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and worked in management roles in the telecommunication industry. She has held elected office in Florida. The CPSC has a straightforward mission, protecting American consumers from unsafe products. But under the Biden administration, the CPSC pursued a radical environmental and regulatory agenda. One Biden-appointed commissioner claimed that gas stoves posed unacceptable and hidden hazards, and when asked about the CPSC's authority to ban them, he said,..."
Hearing Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano
house Social Security Subcommittee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
ESTES, RON "I now recognize the gentleman from Illinois, Work and Welfare Subcommittee Ranking Member Davis for his opening statement. I yield back. Thank you, Mr. Davis. Today's sole witness is Commissioner of Social Security, Commissioner Frank Visignano. Thank you for joining us today. Your written statement will be made part of the hearing record and you have five minutes to deliver your oral remarks. Commissioner Visignano, you may"
Hearing State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.
house Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript · 7 transcript matches
JOYCE, JOHN "You will have the opportunity to give an opening statement, followed by a round of questions from members. Today's witnesses are Mr. John Connolly, Temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director, Minnesota Department of Human"
Hearing Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role in Advancing U.S. Drug Development.
house Health Subcommittee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 6 transcript matches
DEGETTE, DIANA "without respect to what they were, the most of any HHS agency. Low morale was pervasive at the and it showed. FDA shed senior leaders and rank-and-file scientists alike, even the ones who weren't just summarily dismissed. Under Commissioner McCary, an agency famously insulated from political pressures became instead captured by them. He started the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program, which provided incentives to companies with no predefined criteria, simply rewarding general alignment with administration policies. Without set public criteria, companies don't know what to focus..."
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 6 transcript matches
CASTOR, KATHY "But the NRC is under stress itself. The NRC commissioners have warned they could be fired for refusing to rubber stamp a reactor. DOJ-affiliated staff with no nuclear safety experience have forced out career"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, James Macy, of...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript
SANDERS, BERNARD "Mr. Chairman, we need members of the NLRB who will protect the rights of workers, not undermine them. We are also today considering the nomination of Brett Matsumoto to be Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a very, very important position. A couple of months ago, President Trump made the unacceptable decision to fire the previous BLS Commissioner, Dr. Erica McAnthrefer, because he absurdly claimed that she rigged and manipulated employment"
CRS Report
Supreme Court’s Decision in Boechler, P.C. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue May Save Some Late-Filed Tax Petitions
Posts · Jun 30, 2022
On April 21, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Boechler, P.C. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, providing insight on when a tax statute’s filing deadline becomes a...
CRS Report
Parliamentary Rights of the Delegates and Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico
Reports · Feb 2, 2022
As officers who represent territories and properties possessed or administered by the United States but not admitted to statehood, the five House delegates and the resident commissioner from Puerto...
Hearing An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025 · Transcript · 5 transcript matches
SULLIVAN, DAN "first as a commissioner, now as chairman. As you know, you, Commissioner Trustee, Commissioner Gomez, all the FCC commissioners have come up to Alaska. I just want to give some statistics here, which I think are important. The Alaska Connect fund order from the FCC through 2023, this is according to the fund order that was in front of the commission, the Alaska plan helped deploy and upgrade broadband to more than 96,000 previously unserved locations, delivered new or improved 4G"
Hearing Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results.
senate Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation · Dec 17, 2025 · Transcript · 5 transcript matches
SULLIVAN, DAN "tenure, first as a commissioner, now as chairman. As you know, you, Commissioner Trustee, Commissioner Gomez, all the FCC commissioners have come up to Alaska. And I just want to give some statistics here, which I think are"
CRS Report
Delegates and the Resident Commissioner: Parliamentary Rights and Practice, 113th-117th Congresses
Reports · May 9, 2024
American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia are each represented in Congress by a delegate to the House of Representatives, while Puerto Rico...
Hearing Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, James...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, James...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing “Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission”
house Government Operations Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.71, to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars, S.1898, to establish a...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 3, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, and Michael Graham, of Virginia, both to be a Member of the National...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 8, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be Chairman and a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 20, 2025 · Request transcript
Testimony SULLIVAN, DAN
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"first as a commissioner, now as chairman. As you know, you, Commissioner Trustee, Commissioner Gomez, all the FCC commissioners have come up to Alaska. I just want to give some statistics here, which I think are important. The Alaska Connect fund order from the FCC through 2023, this is according to the fund order that was in front of the commission, the Alaska plan helped deploy and upgrade broadband to more than 96,000 previously unserved locations, delivered new or improved 4G"
Testimony SULLIVAN, DAN
Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on eval...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"tenure, first as a commissioner, now as chairman. As you know, you, Commissioner Trustee, Commissioner Gomez, all the FCC commissioners have come up to Alaska. And I just want to give some statistics here, which I think are"
Witness Paul Heimel
Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners · 2 hearings
Witness Michael Piwowar
and Former Commissioner and Acting Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission · 1 hearing
Witness Elad Roisman
Cravath, Former SEC Commissioner · 1 hearing
Witness Mr. Robert Woodard
Dare County Board of Commissioners · 1 hearing
Witness The Honorable Tony Clarke
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners · 1 hearing
Witness The Honorable Tony Clark
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners · 1 hearing
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
SPEAKER_03 "Based on his extensive experience in labor and employment policy and as a public servant, it is clear he is qualified. When President Trump nominated Mr. Sonderling as EEOC Commissioner in 2020, the Senate confirmed him with bipartisan support. As Commissioner, he has worked in a non-partisan manner to address illegal workplace discrimination and enforce laws as Congress intended. While at the Wage and Hour"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to be Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and Erica Schwartz, of...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_09 "He'll bring a common sense and on-the-ground perspective to board decisions. We now have opportunity to put workers first and maintain the board's quorum so it works as intended. In addition to the NLRB nominees, we'll also vote on Dr. Brett Matsumoto's nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics. The current jobs report process is broken, with significant revisions undermining trust in critical BLS products that impact everyday Americans' finances. If confirmed, Mr. Matsumoto will be tasked with bringing transparency, innovation, and accuracy to our nation's economic data. We're also..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General.
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_08 "your position? Yes, it is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization the parties to modify the settlement fund? No, the settlement fund is just not moving forward. There's no modification. It just never started. No money went from the treasury to any other account. There's no commissioners. It's not moving forward. Well, so the settlement So I suppose if President Trump's counsel sought to enforce it, they potentially"
Hearing Hearings to examine exposing fraud in America.
senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
HAWLEY, JOSH "Let me just say this. Were you surprised at all, given your investigation of the Trevor Williams incident, were you Commissioner of Baseball, just a few weeks ago, threatened to penalize and fine players, two players on the Giants who put Bible verses on to their, one on their cap, I think one on their jersey. The Commissioner of Baseball came out and said, oh, that's against our rules. We're going to fine you. It was absolutely outrageous. Did that surprise you, given the sort of systemic bias, if I could use that phrase that you found? The Commissioner of Baseball came out and said, oh,..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, Samuel Negatu, of the District of...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
CRAPO, MIKE "The committee will come to order. We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nominations of the following individuals to serve as commissioners of the United States International Trade Commission. Brett Doyle, David Foley, Peter Anthony Pappas, Bart Tannhauser, and Samuel"
Hearing Oversight Hearing on “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country”
house Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_02 "For many, those hearings would be the only time that their stories were received and recorded, in a process that we commissioners navigated as best we could despite the rushed and compressed timeline. I take this charge seriously in addressing the barriers family members face in seeking justice. These systematic failures and disproportionate challenges were familiar to myself and fellow commissioners serving as advocates of family"
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
BALDERSON, TROY "And just as importantly, this bill will help prevent the over building of unnecessary electric infrastructure for speculative projects that can end up hurting rate payers. The Load Forecasting Enhancement Act establishes regional joint boards to bring state utility regulators and FERC commissioners together to examine, identify, and report to Congress the best practices that improve the accuracy, transparency, and accountability of projects of new electric load. The bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to require each state to consider Just this week, one of the Department..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
KEVIN LILLY "others, and instilling in me a profound respect for the strength of families and communities. These foundations have shaped my approach to service throughout my life, as Senator Cruz mentioned, first as a commissioned U.S. Army Cavalry officer and tank commander, then as a Texas State Police Commissioner, and now in my work at the Department of the Interior. Over the past year, serving as a steward of America's natural resources has been more than a professional opportunity, it's been a"
Testimony CRUZ, TED
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"to cellular and satellite communications and internet connectivity, the commission sits at the center of the services and technologies that power Americans' daily lives, that project American leadership and influence across the globe, and that form the backbone of our national economy. In other words, the commission's work is kind of a big deal. So I am pleased that we are joined today by our witnesses, Chairman Carr and Commissioners Trustee and Gomez, for this important hearing, and..."
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"protect current uses and certain uses of spectrum bands, especially unlicensed users in the 6-gigahertz band. Again, you've addressed this previously in answers to questions from my colleagues, but I again highlight the importance of that balanced approach, and I know in my conversation with you, Commissioner Trustee, and what you said this morning, again, that balanced approach involving unlicensed spectrum remains an important issue for you, and I assume that's true. Ms. Gomez, Commissioner..."
Testimony SULLIVAN, DAN
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"From their perspective, it didn't exist. It was not on the map. You and I were in there. We did a town hall, 600 people, and we looked at everybody saying, according to the maps back in D.C., this town and all of you people from Alaska don't exist. So I'm glad you mentioned that one. Well, look, it's been your leadership and others. I want to thank Commissioner Trustee, I'm glad you were up in Alaska, Commissioner Gomez. It is an issue, I think, that unites the FCC, all the commissioners. Can..."
Testimony BLUNT ROCHESTER, LISA
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"And Commissioner Trustee, I'm going to ask you a similar question. ensure security. I have very limited time. Commissioner Trustee, I'm going to ask you this question for the record, which is, you spoke about the need for the U.S. to keep pace with international telecommunications trends, including cybersecurity. And I was going to ask if you agree with Commissioner Gomez on her assessment and what else you'd like to add. So I will follow up with you on that. But I do, in the interest of time,..."
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on eval...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"to cellular and satellite communications and internet connectivity, the commission sits at the center of the services and technologies that power Americans' daily lives, that project American leadership and influence across the globe, and that form the backbone of our national economy. In other words, the commission's work is kind of a big deal. So I am pleased that we are joined today by our witnesses, Chairman Carr and Commissioners Trustee and Gomez, for this important hearing, and..."
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on eval...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"protect current uses and certain uses of spectrum bands, especially unlicensed users in the 6-gigahertz band. Again, you've addressed this previously in answers to questions from my colleagues, but I again highlight the importance of that balanced approach, and I know in my conversation with you, Commissioner Trustee, and what you said this morning, again, that balanced approach involving unlicensed spectrum remains an important issue for you, and I assume that's true. Ms. Gomez, Commissioner..."
Testimony SULLIVAN, DAN
Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on eval...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"From their perspective, it didn't exist. It was not on the map. You and I were in there. We did a town hall, 600 people, and we looked at everybody saying, according to the maps back in D.C., this town and all of you people from Alaska don't exist. So I'm glad you mentioned that one. Well, look, it's been your leadership and others. I want to thank Commissioner Trustee, I'm glad you were up in Alaska, Commissioner Gomez. It is an issue, I think, that unites the FCC, all the commissioners. Can..."
Testimony BLUNT ROCHESTER, LISA
Hearings to examine FAA's plan for ATC modernization, focusing on eval...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 17, 2025
"And Commissioner Trustee, I'm going to ask you a similar question. ensure security. I have very limited time. Commissioner Trustee, I'm going to ask you this question for the record, which is, you spoke about the need for the U.S. to keep pace with international telecommunications trends, including cybersecurity. And I was going to ask if you agree with Commissioner Gomez on her assessment and what else you'd like to add. So I will follow up with you on that. But I do, in the interest of time,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_03
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Based on his extensive experience in labor and employment policy and as a public servant, it is clear he is qualified. When President Trump nominated Mr. Sonderling as EEOC Commissioner in 2020, the Senate confirmed him with bipartisan support. As Commissioner, he has worked in a non-partisan manner to address illegal workplace discrimination and enforce laws as Congress intended. While at the Wage and Hour"
Testimony DEGETTE, DIANA
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"without respect to what they were, the most of any HHS agency. Low morale was pervasive at the and it showed. FDA shed senior leaders and rank-and-file scientists alike, even the ones who weren't just summarily dismissed. Under Commissioner McCary, an agency famously insulated from political pressures became instead captured by them. He started the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program, which provided incentives to companies with no predefined criteria, simply rewarding general..."
Testimony GILLIBRAND, KIRSTEN E.
Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances,...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"not decades, in the critical technology area. Biotech is not a future inflection point, but a present one. I look forward to collaborating I look forward to collaborating with the Commissioners as well as my colleagues across the aisle with the commissioners as we work together to understand and tackle China's influence in all of these"
Testimony SPEAKER_04
Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances,...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"As you can imagine, in that time, our mandate has stayed constant, but the overlap in our work has increased dramatically. Our independent bipartisan commissioners represent a wide range of views, with each of the leaders of the House and Senate appointing three commissioners each. We provide Congress with an annual report and other research and analysis to make policy recommendations for legislative and administrative actions, much of which is aligned with the legislation you were referencing..."
Testimony SANDERS, BERNARD
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, t...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"Mr. Chairman, we need members of the NLRB who will protect the rights of workers, not undermine them. We are also today considering the nomination of Brett Matsumoto to be Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a very, very important position. A couple of months ago, President Trump made the unacceptable decision to fire the previous BLS Commissioner, Dr. Erica McAnthrefer, because he absurdly claimed that she rigged and manipulated employment"
Testimony ESTES, RON
Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"I now recognize the gentleman from Illinois, Work and Welfare Subcommittee Ranking Member Davis for his opening statement. I yield back. Thank you, Mr. Davis. Today's sole witness is Commissioner of Social Security, Commissioner Frank Visignano. Thank you for joining us today. Your written statement will be made part of the hearing record and you have five minutes to deliver your oral remarks. Commissioner Visignano, you may"
Testimony LAHOOD, DARIN
Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"payees on behalf of children in the foster care system receiving SSI or SSA benefits. The GAO is expected to release its study this year and will have several recommendations for the Social Security Administration. And, Commissioner, I just wanted to alert you to that. Can you commit to working with the committee to implement the recommendations that are going to be made by the GAO or recommending legislative changes so we can make progress on this? 100%. Thank you, Commissioner. I yield"
Testimony BEAN, AARON
Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Good morning to you. Good morning, Ways and Means Committee. Good morning, Commissioner. Welcome back to Ways and Means. There's been talk of how you doing. Well, guess what, Commissioner? I have your report card right here. Let's review it, shall we? It says this. It says you are now serving more Americans with fewer employees. Wait times on the National 800 number have shrunk by 84 percent. Wait times have gone from 42 minutes to seven minutes. And you have..."
Testimony BEAN, AARON
Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"It's been reduced by 33 percent from an historic high of 1.27 million pending claims in 2024. Thank you for doing that, and it's pretty good. It's a report card that you should probably put on your refrigerator. That's how good this is, Commissioner. But you said in your open statement, you're not done. You can do better. What can this committee assist you with to make those numbers? Put some pluses on those A's. What can we do, Commissioner, to help"
Testimony SPEAKER_04
“Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act”
house Judiciary Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"I'm pretty sure that this body needs to take a strong look at the 1961 Broadcasting Act and update it, I think, at a time that streaming wasn't even conceived of, that if the underlying piece of legislation is going to be appropriately applied that we need to rethink through this. I'd also say I think it's to the detriment of this conversation and to the NFL that Commissioner Roger Goodell was not here. I'm sure at some point he's either watching or listening or this message will get to him,..."
Testimony BARRASSO, JOHN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, t...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Feb 25, 2026
"to be the Undersecretary of Energy for the Department of Energy. Commissioner David Lessert, re-nominated to another term as Commissioner for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. And Congressman Steve Pierce, to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management at the Department of Interior. I want to thank President Trump for sending all of these qualified"
Testimony THE HONORABLE J. CHRISTOPHER GIANCARLO
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"Once again, if I may say, I've had this honor several times in the past, both as a nominee for commissioner and as chairman, and I'm joined here today by a number of other distinguished former commissioners and chairs who have also had the honor of appearing before this committee. As they know and I know, this committee often meets in a much smaller room that really features what I think one of the most distinctive features of any of the architecture of the Senate buildings, and that is a..."
Testimony KLOBUCHAR, AMY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be...
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"Following up on that, because I think it's going to be very critical for trust in the lake, so there are no Democratic members of the CFTC right now. I know you can't appoint them yourself. But you have talked about the value of minority commissioners and particularly the leadership they can offer in working together. What's your view on the importance of preserving the voices of minority commissioners and will you advocate for the nomination and appointment of a full board including two..."
CRS Report
Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner: The Fifth Circuit’s Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes
Legal Sidebar · Apr 30, 2026
On January 16, 2026, in Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner, a divided three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) rejected the Tax Court’s...
Hearing Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances, and security.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
GILLIBRAND, KIRSTEN E. "not decades, in the critical technology area. Biotech is not a future inflection point, but a present one. I look forward to collaborating I look forward to collaborating with the Commissioners as well as my colleagues across the aisle with the commissioners as we work together to understand and tackle China's influence in all of these"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Selig, of Florida, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Nov 19, 2025 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
THE HONORABLE J. CHRISTOPHER GIANCARLO "Once again, if I may say, I've had this honor several times in the past, both as a nominee for commissioner and as chairman, and I'm joined here today by a number of other distinguished former commissioners and chairs who have also had the honor of appearing before this committee. As they know and I know, this committee often meets in a much smaller room that really features what I think one of the most distinctive features of any of the architecture of the Senate buildings, and that is a simple table. This committee, as you know, meet around a table in the same way that American families,..."
Hearing Committee on House Administration Elections Subcommittee Hearing:“Election Observation: Best Practices and Congress’s Role”
house Elections Subcommittee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SEWELL, TERRI A. "it should concern all of us, especially the witnesses here today on this subcommittee hearing, that the election assistance commissioners, members of a bipartisan federal agency who have helped states and local officials acquire funding and certify equipment to run their elections, were summarily removed by this president. This is why now, more than ever, we must protect our congressional election observer program. This program is part of our constitutional and legal responsibility, both on this committee and in the full house, to determine the qualifications of members and to oversee our..."
Hearing Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
house Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
HOYER, STENY H. "have gone from 9 percent looking for fraud in IRS-filed returns of people over a million dollars, which are the more complex returns, to six-tenths of a percent? Do you think that is a very efficient way to assure, A, people do not cheat, and B, that we collect some $700 billion that almost every IRS commissioner, Republican and Democrat, have determined are due and owing but not"
Hearing Full Committee Hearing on The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MR. SAM ACHO "Yes. And if I may briefly add, I know you have the time. Oftentimes you'll hear different panels and committees and see coaches like Nick Saban, well-respected, but we forget that some of these coaches are getting paid $10, $11, $12 million, and they're fine. You're from commissioners, and they're fine, but the players are the ones struggling. One option could be for contracts to be stated not just in what could happen, but actually guaranteed income. So there's that revenue portion, then there's the NIL portion. The NIL portion, a lot of the athletes aren't seeing that NIL portion because..."
Hearing “Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act”
house Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_04 "I'm pretty sure that this body needs to take a strong look at the 1961 Broadcasting Act and update it, I think, at a time that streaming wasn't even conceived of, that if the underlying piece of legislation is going to be appropriately applied that we need to rethink through this. I'd also say I think it's to the detriment of this conversation and to the NFL that Commissioner Roger Goodell was not here. I'm sure at some point he's either watching or listening or this message will get to him, but I think, Commissioner Goodell, you would be well served if this thing is going to turn out in the..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management, Kyle Haustveit, of North...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Feb 25, 2026 · Transcript
BARRASSO, JOHN "to be the Undersecretary of Energy for the Department of Energy. Commissioner David Lessert, re-nominated to another term as Commissioner for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. And Congressman Steve Pierce, to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management at the Department of Interior. I want to thank President Trump for sending all of these qualified"
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.365 and H.R.1729, bills to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
DAINES, STEVE "voice is never heard back here in Washington, and this is going to be a true boost forward here to help them, because they've got to deliver the same services and so forth, no matter the size of the county, which they have high percentages of federal land. So this would be a big win for a bunch of big counties from a geography viewpoint, but very small by population. So thanks for the support on that. The commissioners have raised it for years, and their voice is finally broken through, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank Senator Cortez Masto for being a great partner on this as"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
HICKENLOOPER, JOHN W. "Have you discussed these plans with Secretary Mullen? Have you talked to Commissioner Scott about this? And I'm sure you're aware that there's no accepted definition of what a sanctuary city is. It's hotly debated by those cities and various cities about what it—which definition"
Hearing Hearings to examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Semi-Annual Report, focusing on a new day at the CFPB through reform.
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
CORTEZ MASTO, CATHERINE "Thank you very much for recognizing that. You have delayed and denied funding for programs Congress supported with law and money. You have supported the firing commissioners and staff at multiple federal agencies. You think this should be a bipartisan commission, but you support eliminating all the Democrats that are on commissions on all these federal agencies. Experienced and qualified people who had responsibility to solve problems for the American people and enhance our standing in the"
Hearing H.R. 9496, H.R. 9500, H.R. 9498, H.R. 9501, H.R. 9499, H.R. 7972, H.R. 9504
house Ways and Means Committee · Jul 1, 2026 · Transcript
DOGGETT, LLOYD "46% of the agency's senior executives, gone. Seven different commissioners in 12 months. That's the kind of stability the Trump regime has"
Hearing Various Measures
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
DOWNING, TROY "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Given the SEC's actions under previous administration, it is abundantly clear the Commission is in desperate need of reform. You know, as a former Securities Commissioner for the state of Montana, I've had to deal with this directly in dealing with Gary Gensler's SEC, with everything from pushing Green New Deal aspirations onto companies under his purview, which had nothing to do with protecting investors, to the complete ambiguity in digital"
Hearing American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.
house Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
CLARKE, YVETTE D. "ending 90 years of court precedent to justify a firing based on ideologies that conflicted with the president. The firing of the Democratic commissioners of the FTC hinders the very agency set out to protect Americans from online harm and ensure a fair and competitive market for all"
Hearing "Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System"
house Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
VASQUEZ, GABE "Thank you so much, Sheriff. And that's why these bedrock programs like PILD and SRS are so important to the rural West. And I think in this committee and in Congress as a whole, we have to look at solutions for permanent reauthorization and appropriation so that your counties don't have to go through this every year. And that's the same message that I've been hearing from my county commissioners back home. They still have to pass budgets. They still have to hire deputies, keep roads maintained, support their schools, and they can't put those responsibilities on hold while they wait for..."
Hearing Oversight Hearing – Department of Homeland Security
house Department of Homeland Security Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
CISCOMANI, JUAN "being trafficked. Our punishments for these individuals isn't enough. I want to keep talking about that and what the punishment will be and has been for those people. And there's a lot more to discuss there. And you're right, it was completely preventable. And for four years, we screamed off the top of our lungs about this. And this was the leading issue to fight against and still is. So thank you for your passion on that. I have a follow-up question here real quick on the Deconcini Port of Entry, which is in Arizona in the Nogales area. This is a highly trafficked port of entry where I want..."
Hearing From Wall Street to Main Street: The Future of How America Invests
house Capital Markets Subcommittee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_11 "Yeah, first off, I think the leadership of Hester Purce, Commissioner of the SEC, has been very important here in recognizing that tokens are also"
Hearing Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections Hearing: “Examining Best Practices for Strengthening Election Security”
house Elections Subcommittee · May 20, 2026 · Transcript
COMMISSIONER BENJAMIN HOVLAND "Thank you. Thank you, Chairwoman Lee, Ranking Member Sewell, and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss this important topic and the work of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. When Congress created the EAC with the Help a clearinghouse function to look at best practices across the nation, the EAC has embraced this part of our mission in recent years, particularly as election administration has evolved. My colleagues and I work with state and local election officials from all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia...."
Hearing Legislative hearing on five bills: • H.R. 4671 (Rep. Harder), “Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act” • H.R. 4931 (Rep. Murphy of...
house Federal Lands Subcommittee · Dec 2, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Mr. Robert Woodard, Dare County Board of Commissioners
Hearing "USDA's Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America"
house Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee · Sep 18, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Paul Heimel, Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners
Hearing American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 4, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Elad Roisman, Cravath, Former SEC Commissioner
Hearing The Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
house Housing and Insurance Subcommittee · Sep 17, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Commissioner Andrew Mais, Connecticut Insurance Department
Hearing Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power
house Energy Subcommittee · May 13, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: The Honorable Tony Clark, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Hearing "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework"
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 4, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Michael Piwowar, and Former Commissioner and Acting Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission
CRS Report
FTC Revives Enforcement of the RobinsonPatman Act
Posts · Jan 6, 2025
On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Southern), the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits, alleging that the company violated the...
CRS Report
Facebook’s $5 Billion Privacy Settlement with the Federal Trade Commission
Posts · Aug 8, 2019
On July 24, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a “record-breaking” settlement with the social media company Facebook. The settlement order (2019 Order) is still subject to court...
Testimony MURRAY, PATTY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Then this Department of Labor stood by while this administration stripped collective bargaining rights from more than a million federal workers. And you actually helped this administration pressure the federal agency that helps protect our civil servants. And when the Bureau of Labor Statistics did its job and reported honest employment numbers the president did not like, its commissioner was fired with no cause. Who should workers call when this administration has been nothing short of..."
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"During President Trump's first term, Keith served at the Department of Labor, where he oversaw a record number of enforcement actions. Keith's exceptional record and work ethic later led President Trump to nominate him to serve as commissioner at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There Keith worked to protect every American who came before the commission from arbitrary and illegal discrimination in the"
Testimony SPEAKER_18
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Over time, I was entrusted with increasing responsibility, eventually leading one of the department's largest enforcement agencies. President Trump later nominated me as a commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where I served until"
Testimony DEGETTE, DIANA
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"rewarding general alignment with administration policies. Without set public criteria, companies don't know what to focus on for the program, and the public doesn't know what, legitimate or not, is being rewarded. In another example, vowing to Secretary Kennedy's anti-vaccine nonsense, FDA Commissioner McCary refused to even review an mRNA-based flu vaccine before being forced to change course by public outcry. And who can forget FDA's initiation of a label change for"
Testimony DEGETTE, DIANA
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"indicating a lack of safety for use in pregnancy, contrary to established scientific evidence and against the advice of medical organizations, simply because Secretary Kennedy wanted something to blame for increased documented rates of ADHD and autism. All of these decisions placed ideology above silence. FDA's inability and shoot-from-the-hip approach to policy also impacted industry. Commissioner McCary and FDA leadership made major policy announcements through journal articles, press..."
Testimony DEGETTE, DIANA
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"demanding a new trial for the product, even though advocates and scientists believe the new trial to be unethical. Luckily, with the evidence that McCary has gone, things do seem to be slowly improving, and this is what I'm hearing from the community. The agency is now in the process of hiring thousands of staff to fill critical gaps, though it's hindered by the reputational damage to the agency from McCary and Doge. There are responsible leaders atop the critical centers at FDA, and Acting..."
Testimony SPEAKER_04
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Chairman Griffith, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Susan Winkler, Chief Executive Officer of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA. I'm a pharmacist and an attorney by training and have observed drug development from many vantage points, including as FDA's Chief of Staff under both Republican and Democratic commissioners. Part of my role there involved negotiating product safety agreements with China. The Foundation..."
Testimony AUCHINCLOSS, JAKE
Maintaining America’s Leadership in Biomedical Innovation: FDA’s Role ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"and now has an opportunity for a reset after regrettably hemorrhaging a lot of competence and credibility under the previous leadership. What advice would you give to an incoming FDA commissioner about how to restore a culture of high standards for safety and"
Testimony DAINES, STEVE
Business meeting to consider S.365 and H.R.1729, bills to amend the Jo...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"voice is never heard back here in Washington, and this is going to be a true boost forward here to help them, because they've got to deliver the same services and so forth, no matter the size of the county, which they have high percentages of federal land. So this would be a big win for a bunch of big counties from a geography viewpoint, but very small by population. So thanks for the support on that. The commissioners have raised it for years, and their voice is finally broken through, Mr...."
Testimony HICKENLOOPER, JOHN W.
Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to b...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Have you discussed these plans with Secretary Mullen? Have you talked to Commissioner Scott about this? And I'm sure you're aware that there's no accepted definition of what a sanctuary city is. It's hotly debated by those cities and various cities about what it—which definition"
Testimony CORTEZ MASTO, CATHERINE
Hearings to examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Semi-Annu...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Thank you very much for recognizing that. You have delayed and denied funding for programs Congress supported with law and money. You have supported the firing commissioners and staff at multiple federal agencies. You think this should be a bipartisan commission, but you support eliminating all the Democrats that are on commissions on all these federal agencies. Experienced and qualified people who had responsibility to solve problems for the American people and enhance our standing in the..."
Testimony SEWELL, TERRI A.
Committee on House Administration Elections Subcommittee Hearing:“Elec...
house Committee on House Administration · Jul 15, 2026
"it should concern all of us, especially the witnesses here today on this subcommittee hearing, that the election assistance commissioners, members of a bipartisan federal agency who have helped states and local officials acquire funding and certify equipment to run their elections, were summarily removed by this president. This is why now, more than ever, we must protect our congressional election observer program. This program is part of our constitutional and legal responsibility, both on..."
Testimony JOHNSON, JULIE
Committee on House Administration Elections Subcommittee Hearing:“Elec...
house Committee on House Administration · Jul 15, 2026
"In the last two years, we've seen Republicans across this country and here in Congress rewrite election laws, fire federal and local election officials, and redraw maps, dramatically reshaping our electoral processes. In his most recent effort to manipulate independent agencies for political gain, President Trump removed all three remaining members of the nonpartisan, independent U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, leaving the agency without sitting commissioners who oversee critical election..."
Testimony SPEAKER_09
Hearings to examine the nominations of Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to be...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"He'll bring a common sense and on-the-ground perspective to board decisions. We now have opportunity to put workers first and maintain the board's quorum so it works as intended. In addition to the NLRB nominees, we'll also vote on Dr. Brett Matsumoto's nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics. The current jobs report process is broken, with significant revisions undermining trust in critical BLS products that impact everyday Americans' finances. If confirmed, Mr. Matsumoto will be..."
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine the nominations of Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to be...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"by maintaining its quorum with the advancement of Member Prouty's nomination and declining to report Mr. Macy's nomination to the Senate floor. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to enter this letter into the record. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to enter this letter into the record from the AFL-CIO without objection. Mr. Chairman, I will also vote no on Mr. Matsumoto's nomination to serve as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In my view, we need a BLS Commissioner..."
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine the nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be ...
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"your position? Yes, it is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization the parties to modify the settlement fund? No, the settlement fund is just not moving forward. There's no modification. It just never started. No money went from the treasury to any other account. There's no commissioners. It's not moving forward. Well, so the settlement So I suppose if President Trump's counsel sought to enforce it, they potentially"
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine the nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be ...
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Well, Senator, the plaintiffs have no power over the fund. The fund was administered solely by the five commissioners and through the Department of Justice, so no, they don't have any power with respect to the fund at all. I suppose they could bring a lawsuit, and then we would litigate it, but even if we were litigating it, there's no fund, so the results of such litigation, whatever it would be, wouldn't be a revival of the"
Testimony HAWLEY, JOSH
Hearings to examine the nomination of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be ...
senate Judiciary Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"which changed President Trump's own rule. You're not defending that in court, right? I mean, that's, you're not defending that on the merits. Correct. Yeah. And you know, even the FDA commissioner said, I'm just going to quote him here, that Biden's rules as a legal matter lacked adequate consideration. The HHS secretary, Bobby Kennedy said that Biden's rules invite potential dangers by offering mifeprestone without sufficient medical support or supervision. So that's, those are from your..."
Testimony HAWLEY, JOSH
Hearings to examine exposing fraud in America.
senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Let me just say this. Were you surprised at all, given your investigation of the Trevor Williams incident, were you Commissioner of Baseball, just a few weeks ago, threatened to penalize and fine players, two players on the Giants who put Bible verses on to their, one on their cap, I think one on their jersey. The Commissioner of Baseball came out and said, oh, that's against our rules. We're going to fine you. It was absolutely outrageous. Did that surprise you, given the sort of systemic..."
Testimony HAWLEY, JOSH
Hearings to examine exposing fraud in America.
senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"That's great. Well, I'm glad you're doing what you're doing. And I think partly because of what you exposed, the kind of bias you exposed in the Trevor Williams case, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball had to back down when we confronted him on this issue and admit, actually, the rules permit the players to write these things on their jerseys if they so choose. They permit the players to forego wearing politically-themed jerseys at all. And he committed to me in writing that none of..."
Testimony CRAPO, MIKE
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connec...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"The committee will come to order. We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nominations of the following individuals to serve as commissioners of the United States International Trade Commission. Brett Doyle, David Foley, Peter Anthony Pappas, Bart Tannhauser, and Samuel"
Testimony CRAPO, MIKE
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connec...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"quasi-judicial agency of immense help to the members of this Congress was broadly emphasized. While the ITC may be a small agency, its deep knowledge and committed career staff provide an outsized positive impact on maintaining U.S. competitiveness across the world. The ITC can function best when it has a full slate of commissioners to lead it. Together, these commissioners work to ensure our trade laws are administered fairly, provide Congress with objective analysis, and help maintain a level..."
Testimony CASTOR, KATHY
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"But the NRC is under stress itself. The NRC commissioners have warned they could be fired for refusing to rubber stamp a reactor. DOJ-affiliated staff with no nuclear safety experience have forced out career"
Testimony PALLONE, FRANK
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"And frankly, it's ridiculous that we had to raise the alarm in the first place. I also want to be clear. Even though the majority on the Supreme Court may have blessed the illegal firing of NRC commissioners, I certainly do not. If the administration attempts to fire or threatens to fire another NRC commissioner, If the administration attempts to fire or threatens to fire another NRC"
Testimony BALDERSON, TROY
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Under the current law, the NRC must hold mandatory, uncontested hearings on applications to the NRC for construction permits, operating licenses, and licenses to possess or use special nuclear material. NRC staff and commissioners already offer more than 20 opportunities for the public and affected parties to be heard in the licensing process for new reactors. Removing this mandatory hearing would in no way impact the right of anybody whose interests are affected by the licensing to request a..."
Testimony CASTOR, KATHY
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"the Atomic Energy Commission, valuable technical expertise and advice on proposed rules and nuclear reactors. Especially as the NRC's commissioners themselves have become less technical and more policy-focused, and the number and diversity of proposed nuclear reactors soars, it is vital that we do not limit the NRC's ability to receive impartial technical"
Testimony MENENDEZ, ROBERT
Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Steve Cohen, who is leading the DOJ's charge at NRC, said that the goal was to make the agency a, quote, rubber stamp for the Trump administration to dismiss safety concerns raised by NRC staff. Career NRC lawyers working on key cases have left the NRC, and in April, the Democratic commissioners testified before this very committee that they were concerned about being fired for not approving a nuclear reactor that the Trump administration wants. And these attacks are actively putting our..."
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Oversight Hearing on “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackl...
house Natural Resources Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"For many, those hearings would be the only time that their stories were received and recorded, in a process that we commissioners navigated as best we could despite the rushed and compressed timeline. I take this charge seriously in addressing the barriers family members face in seeking justice. These systematic failures and disproportionate challenges were familiar to myself and fellow commissioners serving as advocates of family"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Oversight Hearing on “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackl...
house Natural Resources Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Our governments are too indifferent unless it impacts them personally. As a commissioner, I prioritize recommendations that center family members to empower those actually doing the work in our communities. President Trump signed the Not Invisible Act into law in his first"
Testimony DOGGETT, LLOYD
H.R. 9496, H.R. 9500, H.R. 9498, H.R. 9501, H.R. 9499, H.R. 7972, H.R....
house Ways and Means Committee · Jul 1, 2026
"46% of the agency's senior executives, gone. Seven different commissioners in 12 months. That's the kind of stability the Trump regime has"
Testimony HOYER, STENY H.
Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"have gone from 9 percent looking for fraud in IRS-filed returns of people over a million dollars, which are the more complex returns, to six-tenths of a percent? Do you think that is a very efficient way to assure, A, people do not cheat, and B, that we collect some $700 billion that almost every IRS commissioner, Republican and Democrat, have determined are due and owing but not"
Testimony HOYER, STENY H.
Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"Well, we're trying to invite him up now that the budget's done. You are saying you need more people. Every IRS commissioner I've talked to over the last 45 years has said they need more people in"
Testimony DOWNING, TROY
Various Measures
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Given the SEC's actions under previous administration, it is abundantly clear the Commission is in desperate need of reform. You know, as a former Securities Commissioner for the state of Montana, I've had to deal with this directly in dealing with Gary Gensler's SEC, with everything from pushing Green New Deal aspirations onto companies under his purview, which had nothing to do with protecting investors, to the complete ambiguity in digital"
Testimony CLARKE, YVETTE D.
American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secur...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"ending 90 years of court precedent to justify a firing based on ideologies that conflicted with the president. The firing of the Democratic commissioners of the FTC hinders the very agency set out to protect Americans from online harm and ensure a fair and competitive market for all"
Testimony MR. SAM ACHO
Full Committee Hearing on The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Fe...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"Yes. And if I may briefly add, I know you have the time. Oftentimes you'll hear different panels and committees and see coaches like Nick Saban, well-respected, but we forget that some of these coaches are getting paid $10, $11, $12 million, and they're fine. You're from commissioners, and they're fine, but the players are the ones struggling. One option could be for contracts to be stated not just in what could happen, but actually guaranteed income. So there's that revenue portion, then..."
Testimony MR. THAD MADDEN
Full Committee Hearing on The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Fe...
house Ways and Means Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"NIL was brand new. No one really knew what it was. When I suggested that we have a nationwide, enterprise-wide task force to study NIL at IRS, many of the commissioners, executives asked me what NIL was. And I think no fault of anyone at IRS, because it was brand new, many of the collectives were erroneously granted tax-exempt status. It's the reason why, in June of 2023, IRS chief counsel issued a memorandum clearly pointing out that most of the collectives, as they saw them, did not qualify..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Committee will come to order. Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, known as the ITC. They are David Foley, Jr. of Virginia, a Republican nominee. Brett Doyle of Connecticut, also a Republican nominee. Peter Anthony"
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"And finally, Samuel Negatu of the District of Columbia, a Democratic nominee. I want to thank all of you for appearing today. The important work of the ITC requires the full complement of commissioners, which we haven't had for a long time, and we are hoping to solve that, take a big step towards solving that today. The important work of the International Trade Commission requires the full complement of its commissioners. Filling these positions is long overdue. The ITC serves a unique role as..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"which is critical to facilitating lawful trade and ensuring enforcement of customs duties. It's important to note that the ITC would be unable to meet this vital mission without its incredibly dedicated and deeply knowledgeable career staff, who continue to navigate sustained, high levels of investigations. A full slate of commissioners will further support the ITC's mission. And again, I want to thank all of our nominees for their time today and for their willingness to commit to this..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"and members of the committee for the opportunity to appear before you today. Thank you also, Representative Issa, for your kind words in my introduction. It's a profound honor to have been nominated by President Trump to be a commissioner of the United States International Trade Commission. I'm humbled by the opportunity to continue serving the people of the United States and return to the agency where I began my government service nearly 15 years ago. I'm joined today by my wife, Erin, our..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"competitiveness while at the White House and in addressing illicit trade from the PRC while at the USPTO. I studied the targeting of strategic sectors by our adversaries and the importance of trade controls for national security while attending the National Intelligence University. And having served alongside the men and women who form the backbone of the world's greatest air force, I understand the human stakes and the direct impact our supply chains have on the military and its readiness. At..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"to protect. The ITC is an independent, neutral, and fact-based agency that investigates and makes determinations and proceedings involving imports claimed to injure domestic industry or that violate U.S. IP rights. The ITC also provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness, and maintains the U.S. tariff schedule. The many roles of the ITC provide a vital means by which to efficiently and effectively protect the American industry from foreign bad actors and..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"my three-year-old son Santiago who will be graduating from daycare tomorrow, my stepfather Wes and sister-in-law Erica who are watching this and younger brother Graham who are watching this hearing virtually, and my father Charles Tenhauser who is deceased but who I'm sure would be exceedingly proud to see me here today. I'm grateful for all their love and support. I'm also grateful for Senator Wyden for proposing my nomination as well as my former boss Senator Cortez Masto for a kind..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"and firms can compete on a level playing field. And I began my career at USTR helping to build cases at the World Trade Organization against foreign partners that were violating our trade agreements and undercutting U.S. workers and firms. It has been an honor to represent the United States in negotiations and trade disputes. I now look forward to serving as an impartial and independent decision-maker and source of information and analysis. If confirmed, I will administer U.S. trade laws..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"If confirmed, I will approach this responsibility with humility, integrity, and an open mind. I understand that the role of a commissioner is fundamentally different from the advocacy and policy roles I've previously held. My duty would be to evaluate each matter based solely on the record before the Commission and to apply the law as enacted by"
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"And we, it is a bipartisan commission, as I indicated at the outset, three Republicans and three Democrats. With this panel, when we get them through quickly, to be confirmed, I hope, we will have the full contingency of six commissioners, and we look forward to the work that you provide and to the work that you will give us, the help you will give us in doing our jobs. I have the same two questions for all of"
Testimony UNKNOWN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, Da...
senate Finance Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"The goal ultimately will be to develop a full factual record that can be put into a decision and to be sure that any of those field visits, if factual evidence is collected, does end up in the factual record. But being able to put boots on the ground, see the impact that decisions are having, see the facilities that are being impacted by either the ADCBD or in the 337 space is very important for the commissioners. Thank"
Testimony JOYCE, JOHN
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"You will have the opportunity to give an opening statement, followed by a round of questions from members. Today's witnesses are Mr. John Connolly, Temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director, Minnesota Department of Human"
Testimony AMIR BASSIRI
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"My name is Amir Basiri. I'm Deputy Commissioner and the Medicaid Director at the Office of Health Insurance Programs at the New York State Department of Health. I've devoted my career in public service to helping ensure that government programs"
Testimony GUTHRIE, BRETT
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Do you commit to providing what we've requested to this committee in a timely manner? Let me say, it just seems unfair to us to prepare for a hearing that you send everything to 7 p.m. last night. It almost seems like that was intentional, it appears that way. So, Temporary Commissioner Connolly, the Early Intensive Development Behavior Intervention Program, which provides autism therapy services in Minnesota, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of fraud exemplified by a recent fraud..."
Testimony BILIRAKIS, GUS M.
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"We really appreciate you all. You're adding so much to the discussion. So my first question is for Director Sadwith and Director Basiri and Temporary Commissioner Connolly. So, does your state have Medicaid recovery audit contractor programs? Does it have a program that currently reviews payments made through Medicaid managed care organizations, or is it just"
Testimony BILIRAKIS, GUS M.
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Thank you. Commissioner Connolly. Okay, a follow-up"
Testimony BILIRAKIS, GUS M.
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Very good. And Commissioner Connolly. Very good. Another question, follow-up"
Testimony BILIRAKIS, GUS M.
State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Thank you. Commissioner Connolly. Thank you very much. I have a question for Director Partika, but I'll submit it for the"
Testimony VASQUEZ, GABE
"Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest S...
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Thank you so much, Sheriff. And that's why these bedrock programs like PILD and SRS are so important to the rural West. And I think in this committee and in Congress as a whole, we have to look at solutions for permanent reauthorization and appropriation so that your counties don't have to go through this every year. And that's the same message that I've been hearing from my county commissioners back home. They still have to pass budgets. They still have to hire deputies, keep roads maintained,..."
Testimony CISCOMANI, JUAN
Oversight Hearing – Department of Homeland Security
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"being trafficked. Our punishments for these individuals isn't enough. I want to keep talking about that and what the punishment will be and has been for those people. And there's a lot more to discuss there. And you're right, it was completely preventable. And for four years, we screamed off the top of our lungs about this. And this was the leading issue to fight against and still is. So thank you for your passion on that. I have a follow-up question here real quick on the Deconcini Port of..."
Testimony SPEAKER_11
From Wall Street to Main Street: The Future of How America Invests
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"Yeah, first off, I think the leadership of Hester Purce, Commissioner of the SEC, has been very important here in recognizing that tokens are also"
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Transportation. She also served in the first Trump administration, including as a senior appointee at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and worked in management roles in the telecommunication industry. She has held elected office in Florida. The CPSC has a straightforward mission, protecting American consumers from unsafe products. But under the Biden administration, the CPSC pursued a radical environmental and regulatory agenda. One Biden-appointed commissioner claimed that gas stoves..."
Testimony BRIEN LORENZE
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Good morning, Chairman Cruz and distinguished members of the committee. I'm honored and humbled by President Trump's nomination to serve as commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Before going forward, I would like to recognize my wife, Catherine, who is my strongest supporter and is the love of my life. Our children, Chloe, George, and Eloise, are our greatest pride and joy, and I count myself very blessed every day. My experience in public service has prepared me to serve as..."
Testimony BRIEN LORENZE
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Throughout my career, I have led organizations responsible for managing risks, improving performance, and making evidence-based decisions. As a commissioner, I would use that experience to help ensure the agency remains an effective, accountable, and trusted consumer protection organization that delivers impact within the limits of its statutory"
Testimony KAREN SESSIONS
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and distinguished members of this committee, I am honored to appear before you today and profoundly grateful to President Trump for nominating me to serve our country as a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I also want to thank my husband, Pete, and my family, our five sons, for their unwavering support throughout my career in public service. The CPSC mission is to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries..."
Testimony KAREN SESSIONS
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"If confirmed, I will approach this role with integrity, sound judgment, and respect for the authorities Congress has entrusted to the commission. I will work collaboratively with my fellow commissioners, agency staff, Congress, and stakeholders to advance the mission and ensure the agency remains an effective steward of the public trust. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today, and I look forward to your"
Testimony BALDERSON, TROY
Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"And just as importantly, this bill will help prevent the over building of unnecessary electric infrastructure for speculative projects that can end up hurting rate payers. The Load Forecasting Enhancement Act establishes regional joint boards to bring state utility regulators and FERC commissioners together to examine, identify, and report to Congress the best practices that improve the accuracy, transparency, and accountability of projects of new electric load. The bill amends the Public..."
Testimony MULLIN, KEVIN
Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"compress these timelines. Last March, FERC Commissioner Rosner noted that an interconnection study that originally took two years was replicated by an advanced computing model in just 10 days. That kind of progress is"
Testimony CASTOR, KATHY
Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"It requires FERC to hold a technical conference on ways to protect American families and small businesses from increased costs associated with data centers, essentially pushing FERC to have its own version of the legislative hearing that we held back in April on these issues. While FERC took a step towards establishing rules of the road to connect data centers to the power grid last week, all of the commissioners readily admitted that they are still seeking more information. So a technical..."
Testimony KEVIN LILLY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Ass...
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"others, and instilling in me a profound respect for the strength of families and communities. These foundations have shaped my approach to service throughout my life, as Senator Cruz mentioned, first as a commissioned U.S. Army Cavalry officer and tank commander, then as a Texas State Police Commissioner, and now in my work at the Department of the Interior. Over the past year, serving as a steward of America's natural resources has been more than a professional opportunity, it's been a"
Testimony WHITEHOUSE, SHELDON
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Ass...
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"or see the secretary, but I saw it. We have pictures. He also said you'll see it in court. So, you were a police commissioner in Texas, I understand it. When people visiting the reflecting pool are being arrested, handcuffed, and dragged away by your police officers, you'd like to think that they have proper probable cause to arrest"
Testimony KEVIN LILLY
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Ass...
senate Environment and Public Works Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"is the factual predicate for these arrests? Yes, sir. Thank you. Indeed, I have spent, as a son of a police officer, as well as a police commissioner, I've spent virtually my entire life in and around the law enforcement industry or business community, rather. So, you'd agree with is one of the most extraordinary and historic police departments in the United"
CRS Report
FTC Considers Adopting Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Rules
Posts · Oct 12, 2022
On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) announcing that the agency is considering enacting new regulations on “commercial...
CRS Report
Social Security Administration (SSA): Trends in the Annual Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) Appropriation
Reports · Sep 17, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for administering two federal entitlement programs that provide income support to qualified individuals: Social Security and Supplemental...
CRS Report
The International Joint Commission (IJC)
Resources · Aug 30, 2019
The International Joint Commission (IJC) was established under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty between the United States and Canada. The treaty directs the IJC to aid in the resolution and prevention...
CRS Report
An Introduction to Section 337 Intellectual Property Litigation at the U.S. International Trade Commission
Resources · Jan 8, 2024
In recent decades, parties asserting patent infringement and other intellectual property (IP) claims have increasingly looked to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) as a fast-paced forum...
CRS Report
Church Tax Benefits
Resources · Oct 16, 2023
Under the federal tax system, organizations that qualify as “churches” under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) receive more favorable tax treatment than other tax-exempt...
CRS Report
Taxpayer Advocate Service: Purpose, History, Performance, and Resources
Resources · Jul 7, 2022
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is intended to play a significant role in protecting taxpayer rights and fostering taxpayer confidence in the accountability and integrity of the Internal Revenue...
CRS Report
Stock Buybacks and Company Executives’ Profits
Resources · Apr 16, 2020
A stock buyback occurs when a publicly traded firm repurchases some of its shares from investors with excess cash or borrowed funds. In recent years, the annual aggregate value of such repurchases...
CRS Report
National and International Educational Assessments
Resources · Nov 2, 2018
Assessing the academic achievement of students in elementary and secondary schools and the nation’s overall educational progress is fundamental to informing education policy approaches. Congressional...
CRS Report
House Rules Changes Affecting Committee Procedure in the 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Reports · May 21, 2019
As agreed to in the House, H.Res. 6, a resolution adopting the rules of the House of Representatives, provided amendments to the rules, as well as separate orders, that affect committee procedure in...