Rep. Garcia says voters gave Democrats a mandate to pursue accountability

PBS NewsHour · Liz Landers, Doug Adams · 2026-11-05 23:40 UTC

With Democrats set to take control of the House, they are making plans to use their majority not only to advance legislation but also to ramp up congressional oversight. California Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become the new chairman of the House Oversight Committee. He says Democrats have plans to move quickly with a series of investigations. Garcia joined Liz Landers to discuss more.

With Democrats set to take control of the House, they are making plans to use their majority not only to advance legislation but also to ramp up congressional oversight. California Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become the new chairman of the House Oversight Committee. He says Democrats have plans to move quickly with a series of investigations. Garcia joined Liz Landers to discuss more.

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