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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Federal Agency Document Delays
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on June 27, 2019, to address delays in by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the General Services Administration (GSA). The committee sought to understand why these agencies had not complied with previous congressional requests and to demand timely cooperation with oversight investigations.
This hearing represents a formal effort by Congress to compel federal agencies to release internal records, which is a core mechanism for ensuring government accountability and transparency.
Who It Affects
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OPM, FBI, and GSA
These agencies are required to justify their document production delays and provide solutions for future compliance.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
The committee is attempting to exercise its constitutional oversight authority by obtaining records from executive agencies.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 27, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Government Operations.
- The primary purpose was to address the failure of OPM, the FBI, and the GSA to comply with congressional document requests.
- The committee alleges a lack of cooperation and the use of stall tactics by these agencies.
- Witnesses included representatives from OPM, the FBI, and the GSA.
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- The committee issued Questions for the Record (QFRs) to the FBI and GSA as part of the official record.
- The hearing was convened to identify hurdles preventing compliance and to seek solutions for timely document production.
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Formalization of Oversight
The use of a dedicated hearing to address document production delays indicates a breakdown in standard informal information-sharing between the executive and legislative branches.
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