D.C. Health Link’s recent data breach was unacceptable and there must be accountability. Tomorrow, House Admin’s Oversight Subcommittee and ’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will host a joint hearing.
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During today’s hearing, I spoke with Acting House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland about ways #Congress can best support the men and women tasked with protecting the Capitol grounds as well as the thousands of Americans who visit the complex each year.
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Morale and retention suffered under previous HSAA leadership. asks Mr. McFarland about his plans to improve the culture and put people first.
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Chairman asks Mr. McFarland how setting a standardized process for when to put up the fence around the Capitol will depoliticize its use.
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Mr. McFarland answers about potential reforms to the USCP Board with a focus on transparency and accountability.
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Referencing the HSAA's strategic plan, asks Mr. McFarland how the office will ensure the Capitol is safe and accessible for visitors.
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. asks Mr. McFarland how the U.S. Capitol Police can learn from the House Sergeant at Arms' strategic plan to identify ways to improve the culture of the department.
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"Safety doesn't know any political party." - on how Acting HSAA McFarland is working to change the culture and depoliticize Capitol security.
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"With new leadership in the House Sergeant at Arms' office and on the Capitol Police Board, you have the opportunity to restore trust in the House Sergeant at Arms’ office and return the Capitol Police Board to its original mission of oversight of Capitol Police."
-Chairman Steil
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Last Congress, under previous leadership, Capitol security was politicized.
Today's hearing with Acting House Sergeant at Arms Mr. McFarland focused on how we can restore trust in the office, return the USCP Board to its original mission, and plan for long-term security. 🧵
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STARTING NOW: House Administration holds a full committee hearing entitled, "Looking Ahead Series: House Sergeant at Arms Strategic Plan for the 118th Congress"
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Talk about a First 100 Days success by @HouseGOP Majority! Big recess upgrade to the slipping-prone Cannon tunnel. Women in heels thank you @HouseAdmin!!
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It's been a strong first 100 days for ! House Admin is delivering results to:
✅ Ensure the People’s House is open, accessible, & transparent
✅ Conduct robust oversight of legislative branch entities & build voter confidence
✅ Modernize & professionalize Congress
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The committee continues to bring greater transparency to our legislative branch entities. Tune in tomorrow for our oversight hearing with the House Sergeant at Arms – one of the key offices that ensures the Capitol, members, staff, and visitors are safe.
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It's Fun Fact Friday! Did you know, on April 14, 1910, President William Howard Taft became the first US president to throw a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game? The Washington Senators went on to beat the Philadelphia Athletics with a score of 3-0.
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Since 2019, the office of Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics has been a critical resource for Congress to tackle emerging tech issues. We look forward to our continued partnership as we modernize Congress to best serve the American people.
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Today is the International Day of Human Spaceflight. Follow the recently announced Artemis II astronauts, who will be the first to reach lunar orbit in more than 50 years and brush up on lunar space flight history from 's exhibit in Virginia!
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Election integrity is essential to trust and participation in our democracy. Part of our committee’s work is ensuring every voter is confident their election process is free, fair, and secure.
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. is hosting Easter Monday celebrations for the whole family. Check out their egg hunt, feeding demos, animal meet-and-greets, and much more:
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It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know the Cannon House Office Building is the oldest congressional office building on the Capitol campus? Watch explain the current top-to-bottom renovations to modernize this 114-year-old building.
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Saturday Capitol tours are back! In just the first two weeks since resuming, the Capitol has welcomed over 10,500 visitors on Saturdays alone.
The House is fully open under your majority.
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So far this year, we’ve heard testimony from the , the Attending Physician, the Architect of , and more. Additional hearings on legislative branch entities are on the horizon as the Committee brings accountability to House operations.
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"It can 100% be good in Luzerne County. It depends on... who we recruit, who we hire, how we train them, and the management." - Theodore Fitzgerald, Luzerne County Voter
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"If you don't know the core of the problem and what took place, how can you fix it?" - James Walsh, Luzerne County Voter
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"If they don’t answer to us, as citizens, then who do they answer to?" - Benjamin Herring, Luzerne County Voter
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The Committee heard from Luzerne County, PA, voters about 40+ polling locations that ran out of ballots and turned away voters on Election Day 2022, preventing many from voting. Five months later, they still don’t have answers from local officials. Here’s what voters said ⬇️
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The Subcommittee on Modernization continues to look at building a more comprehensive digital support system for congressional offices. In turn, Congress can more effectively serve the American people.
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Despite multiple warnings from Committee Republicans and early last year, Luzerne County still did not prepare for a potential ballot shortage ahead of the 2022 election and ran out of ballots, closing polls on Election Day.
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Our hearing last week examined the ballot shortage in Luzerne County, PA on Election Day 2022. Unfortunately, local election officials declined to testify about why nearly 1/3 of polling locations ran out of ballots.
There must be accountability.
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The House Admin Subcommittee on Oversight was created this Congress to ensure House operations are efficient and effective. Our recent hearing with the Office of the Attending Physician was just the beginning of restoring accountability and transparency to the People’s House.
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the making of the National Statuary Hall Collection? Now you can! Watch The Architect of the ’s video diving into the creation and collection of the statues.
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Join this Sunday at 10am ET on as she breaks down the historic indictment of President Trump with
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Proud to help lead this effort over a year ago! The American people deserve to visit the People's House!
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In February of 2022, Democrats still had the Capitol closed to the American people. This Congress, under a @HouseGOP majority, the People’s House is fully open. In February alone, the CVC welcomed 62,965 visitors.
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The People’s House is OPEN!
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In February of 2022, Democrats still had the Capitol closed to the American people. This Congress, under a @HouseGOP majority, the People’s House is fully open. In February alone, the CVC welcomed 62,965 visitors.
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In February of 2022, Democrats still had the Capitol closed to the American people. This Congress, under a majority, the People’s House is fully open. In February alone, the CVC welcomed 62,965 visitors.
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