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Read. Follow. Verify.Oversight Hearing on Federal Vehicle Fleets
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House on Transportation and Public Assets held a hearing on February 26, 2016, to review the management and of federal government vehicle fleets. The committee examined how federal agencies manage both owned and leased vehicles to identify potential cost savings and efficiency improvements.
This hearing focuses on how federal agencies manage taxpayer-funded vehicle fleets, which directly impacts government spending and the efficiency of public asset utilization.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Agencies
Agencies are subject to oversight regarding their vehicle fleet management practices and potential policy changes.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers are affected by the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of federal spending on vehicle fleets.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 26, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee focused on oversight of both owned and leased federal vehicle fleets.
- The hearing included testimony from representatives of the Government Accountability Office, the General Services Administration, and Amtrak.
- The committee's stated goal is to identify waste, fraud, and abuse to improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.
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- The hearing record includes written statements and answers to questions for the record from Amtrak and the General Services Administration.
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Historical Oversight Record
This document serves as a formal record of 2016 oversight activities regarding federal fleet management.
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