Press Releases
Jul 7, 2020
Rep. Lynch And Oversight Committee Democrats Request Briefing On Murder Of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform
Reports state that Specialist Guillen was sexually harassed prior to her disappearance, but according to her family, was too fearful of the professional consequences to report her concerns.
Jul 2, 2020
Multiple Rep. Lynch Bills Included In Final Passage Of House Transportation And Infrastructure Bill
Issues: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Moving Forward Act will invest more than $1.5 trillion to rebuild America s infrastructure.
Jun 21, 2020
Chairman Lynch Issues Statement On Navy Decision Not To Reinstate Captain Crozier As Commander Of USS Theodore Roosevelt
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The National Security Subcommittee has sent multiple requests to the DOD for documents and communications related to the coronavirus outbreak onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the dismissal of Captain Crozier.
Jun 17, 2020
Rep. Lynch Introduces Bill To Help Overseas U.S. Servicemembers And Citizens Vote
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The Digital Overseas Voting Act will ensure that American servicemembers and citizens residing outside the U.S. will be able to exercise their right to vote in elections.
Jun 15, 2020
Rep. Lynch Introduces Bill To Enhance Air Travel Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
The bill would establish a Joint Task Force to develop federal safety guidelines and protect passengers and aviation employees against the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jun 11, 2020
Rep. Lynch And MA Lawmakers Announce Over $71 Million Awarded In CARES Act Funding For Emergency Shelter And Support For Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
The federal funding was awarded through HUD s Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program.
Jun 9, 2020
Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Administration’s Surveillance Of Protestors
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The Members sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the Trump Administration explain its use of Customs and Border Patrol resources to conduct surveillance on Americans engaging in peaceful protests.
Jun 1, 2020
Agencies Brief Chairman Lynch On Cybersecurity Risks During Coronavirus Crisis
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The Subcommittee on National Security held a briefing with the FBI, DOJ and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
May 29, 2020
Chairman Lynch Objects To President’s Decision To Use Taxpayer Funds To Buy Faulty Russian Ventilators And Gift Hundreds of U.S. Ventilators To Putin Despite America’s Urgent Needs
The Chairs sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo seeking information about President Trump’s decision to purchase ventilators from Russia.
May 28, 2020
IRS Releases Information About Economic Impact Payments Sent In Prepaid Debit Cards
The EIPs sent in prepaid debit cards will arrive in a plain envelope from “Money Network Cardholder Services”.
