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Government Accountability
5,792 statements about Government Accountability from 501 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about Government Accountability, last 12 weeks
DemRep● = up to 2 statements
Statements per week mentioning Government Accountability, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. One dot is up to 2 statements. Click a week to set the dates below. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026.
Most active on Government Accountability · Aug 17 – Nov 5
- 1DRichard J. DurbinIL8
- 2DChris Van HollenMD6
- 3DJared HuffmanCA-025
- 4DCatherine Cortez MastoNV5
- 5RChip RoyTX-214
- 6DDebbie DingellMI-064
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27 statements, Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
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Rep. Salinas' Statement on USDA Reorganization Ruling
Responded to federal court order temporarily blocking USDA reorganization activities.
“For more than a year, I have raised concerns about this reckless plan and its consequences for the people who grow our food, protect our forests, and serve our rural communities”
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Investigated Tether's multimillion-dollar payment to consulting firm owned by White House crypto policy official.
“Tether’s alleged multimillion-dollar payment to a firm controlled by the White House official primarily responsible for cryptocurrency policy implicates federal ethics, anticorruption, and lobbying laws”
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Sent letter to Treasury Secretary requesting status update on Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign.
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Expose How Many Dual Citizens Work In The Federal Government
Introduced bill requiring annual public disclosure of federal employees with dual citizenship.
“Taxpayers fund the paychecks. Taxpayers deserve to know where the loyalties lie”
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Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Push to Hold Defense Contractors Accountable on Pricing
Joined bipartisan effort to hold defense contractors accountable on pricing practices.
“The culture of overcharging within the defense industry that has driven this behavior has come with significant costs to both readiness and the American taxpayer”
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Rep. Torres Demands Answers from HUD on Abandonment of Fair Housing Enforcement for LGBTQ+ Americans
Sent letter to HUD demanding answers on fair housing enforcement for LGBTQ+ Americans.
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON RECEIVING ANOTHER PIECE OF SUSPICIOUS MAIL IN LINCOLNSHIRE OFFICE
Reported receiving second suspicious letter at district office in less than a week.
“I am always grateful for the extraordinary commitment of our local police and fire departments to the safety of my team and our community. I know the FBI is already investigating last week’s letter, and I am confident they will do the same for the most recent incident.”
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WATCH: Slotkin Responds to President Trump Saying She Should be Tried in Court
Responded to Trump's call for her prosecution, defending accountability for corruption.
“This time, it’s because I dared to talk about the corruption coming out of the White House. This shouldn’t be complicated. If you break the law or abuse taxpayer dollars, you should be held accountable, no matter who you are or who you work for.”
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Quigley Statement on Second Suspicious Package to Congressional Office
Reported second suspicious package received at Chicago office; called for condemnation of political violence.
“This afternoon my Chicago office received a second suspicious package in the mail. We notified the Chicago Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police and are assisting in the investigation.”
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Introduced constitutional amendment establishing national referendum process for federal laws.
“As a former social studies teacher, I believe deeply in representative democracy — but I also believe democracy works best when people have a meaningful voice in their government”
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Demanded answers from White House ballroom donors about $330 million fundraising campaign.
“Recent reporting reveals that you have contributed $1 million and your company has contributed approximately $2 million to the President’s centerpiece vanity project. I have previously written to dozens of companies and individuals who have given millions to the ballroom.”
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Murphy Hits JD Vance on Trump Corruption, Brings Receipts
Criticized Vice President Vance's claims about Trump's financial conflicts of interest.
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THOMPSON LEADS WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS IN DEMANDING IRS RELEASE WITHHELD DATA
Demanded Treasury Secretary release IRS tax return data on tax law benefits.
“Congressional Republicans have spent months bragging about their tax law, but now that it's time to show Americans who is actually benefiting, the Administration is keeping the numbers hidden”
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Responds to Suspicious Envelope Intercepted by USPS
Responded to USPS interception of suspicious envelope matching pattern sent to Congress members.
“This is part of a disturbing pattern that is happening across the country – but my staff and I will not be deterred from serving constituents. Acts of political violence and intimidation have no place in our country, and it must be condemned by everyone.”
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Schakowsky Statement on Second Suspicious Letter in Less Than a Week
Reported second suspicious letter received at Skokie office in less than a week.
“My team and I will not be deterred. We will keep showing up, doing our jobs, and fighting for the people of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Nothing changes that commitment.”
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Demanded Trump administration disclose efforts to help Tate brothers evade extradition.
“Despite the looming prosecutions, the Tate brothers have continued to accumulate new criminal accusations and charges since returning to the U.S.”
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Dingell Receives Response from EGLE Regarding Los Alamos, Prompts Further Questions for EPA
Sent letters to EPA and EGLE requesting environmental review of University of Michigan Los Alamos research center site.
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Pressed Education Secretary on illegal reallocation of funding from minority-serving institutions.
“This administration unnecessarily reallocated half of these funds in order to put out a press release leading up to midterm elections touting how much funding it was providing to HBCUs and Tribal Colleges — while robbing MSIs of investments Congress has provided them.”
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Toured prairie pothole region with Fish and Wildlife Service director to assess Biden-era wetlands rule impact.
“My hope is today’s visit by a high-ranking decision maker in the Trump administration regarding issues surrounding the illegal taking of farmers’ land helps the President better understand how wrong it is to support the Biden Rule”
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Sent letter to DHS demanding accountability over foreign vessels violating Jones Act waivers.
“I am writing to express concern regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) administration and oversight of Jones Act waivers, particularly in light of recent reporting that foreign-flagged vessels have transported more than $40 million in petroleum products between U.S.”
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Peters Demands Answers on Wasteful Spending, Lack of Oversight of $260 Billion in DHS Funding
Demanded DHS answers on wasteful spending and lack of oversight of $260 billion in funding.
“While the Trump Administration has claimed it is committed to maximizing government efficiency and reducing waste and abuse, current DHS spending and its lack of planning for any meaningful oversight of that spending raises questions about the sincerity of this commitment”
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Demanded answers from NOAA after GAO report on Trump administration's cuts to weather satellite program.
“Two fewer satellites and three fewer scientific instruments are not line items in a budget”
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Vindman Introduces Two Bills to Crack Down on Corruption and Strengthen Government Accountability
Introduced two bills to strengthen government ethics and accountability standards.
“For too long, Washington has operated under a different set of rules, where well-connected insiders can abuse their positions of influence, mislead Congress, and evade accountability. That erodes public trust in our institutions and undermines the very foundation of our democracy.”
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Hoyer Statement on Suspicious Letter Received at District Office
Responded to suspicious letter received at district office; staff evacuated safely.
“Today, my district office in Greenbelt, Maryland, received a suspicious letter similar to those received by public officials across the country. The office has been evacuated, and, thankfully, my district staff are safe.”
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Applauded President Trump's nomination of Joseph Falvey to federal district court.
“Joe Falvey has been a warrior for everything that makes America great. He served our country honorably in Afghanistan and has been helping Adam Mildred keep the Northern District of Indiana safe as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I look forward to supporting his nomination and urge my colleagues to join me.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to Government Accountability by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.