Oversight Committee

• The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), held a hearing on March 26 to examine how federal agencies are addressing emerging technologies. • The hearing explored how Congress can support responsible innovation while ensuring strong oversight and accountability as AI technologies continue to advance rapidly. • Regulators testified on strategies to keep pace with technology innovation speed, highlighting the gap between regulatory evolution and market velocity.

• The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform advanced nine bills on March 19, 2026, to safeguard American taxpayers and ensure efficient use of federal funds. • Key measures include H.R. 7934 requiring agencies to publish settlement agreements online, doubling whistleblower cash awards to $20,000, and mandating Treasury reports on fiscal risks from crises amid $38 trillion debt. • Legislation reforms FFATA for accurate USAspending.gov data and recognizes special districts for federal aid, addressing unreported funds including national security spending.