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Congressional Oversight Access Bill Introduced

Congressional Oversight Access Bill Introduced

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) introduces bill to protect congressional access to federal agencies for oversight, directly responding to repeated access denials at USAID, ICE, and Interior since 2025. The bill aims to enforce subpoenas and ensure transparency, addressing a core tension between Congress and the executive branch.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026