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More on Oversight

May 2023
Date Title
5/26/23 Lucas: DOE Decision on Microvast Raises More Questions
5/10/23 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte Opening Statement at Joint Energy & Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Return on Unprecedented Investment: An Analysis of the Department of Energy’s Implementation of the IIJA, the IRA, and the CHIPS and Science Act
5/10/23 Chairman Frank Lucas Opening Statement at Joint Energy & Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Return on Unprecedented Investment: An Analysis of the Department of Energy’s Implementation of the IIJA, the IRA, and the CHIPS and Science Act
5/10/23 Energy Subcommittee Chairman Brandon Williams Opening Statement at Joint Energy & Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Return on Unprecedented Investment: An Analysis of the Department of Energy’s Implementation of the IIJA, the IRA, and the CHIPS and Science Act
5/9/23 Science Committee Majority Members Urge DOE to Prioritize Office of Science
5/5/23 Lucas and Williams: Lack of Detailed Answers Regarding DOE Program Office Raises Serious Concerns
5/1/23 Lucas and Lofgren Demand Clarity on Reports of Sexual Assault in the U.S. Antarctic Program
April 2023
Date Title
4/19/23 As Prepared for Delivery: Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Protecting American Taxpayers: Highlighting Efforts to Protect Against Federal Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement
4/6/23 Bipartisan Group of Science Committee Leaders Investigating Allegations of Whistleblower Retaliation and Misconduct by Department of Commerce Inspector General
4/6/23 Obernolte, Williams Press for Answers on Alleged Conflict of Interest Violations by DOE Employees