In an Oversight Role?

Congressional oversight refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs and policy implementation, and it provides the legislative branch with an opportunity to inspect, examine, review and check the executive branch and its agencies.

What is the role of an oversight committee?

The Committee on Oversight and Reform is the main investigative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. It has authority to investigate the subjects within the Committee's legislative jurisdiction as well as “any matter” within the jurisdiction of the other standing House Committees.

What does performing oversight mean?

Investigation. Congressional oversight is the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation.