Congressional Inquiry
/ˌkɑːŋɡrɛʃəˈnɛl ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official investigation or request for information conducted by a committee or member of the U.S. Congress to oversee government operations, inform legislation, or pursue accountability.
The congressional inquiry into the agency's spending practices revealed significant fraud.
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- congressional inquiry
- congressional inquiries
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Commentary
A congressional inquiry is a key tool of legislative oversight used to gather facts and scrutinize government actions; it is distinct from judicial inquiries in scope and authority.
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