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We are proud to be called upon by Congress and state legislatures to testify in committee hearings or provide written testimony and expert opinions. Most testimony is available to watch in full or you can download our submitted remarks.
November 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress on how to strengthen Congress’ oversight capacity.
June 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts on enforcing congressional subpoenas of the executive branch.
January 2020
The Levin Center testified before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress on strengthening oversight investigations.
May 2023
Levin Center Director Jim Townsend testified before the Michigan House of Representatives Ethics and Oversight Committee. His presentation highlighted the legislative oversight resources available at the Levin Center and provided expertise on the phases of an investigation and recommended best practices.
May 2022
The Levin Center testified in front of the Michigan State Senate about strengthening the state’s oversight capability and supporting proposed reforms by the Oversight Committee.
October 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the Nebraska unicameral State Legislature about the state’s capacity for oversight including recommendations for improvement. The hearing was based on Nebraska’s resolution LR226 to investigate its oversight capacity.
September 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the Michigan State Senate Oversight Committee about the state’s capacity for oversight of government contracts.
June 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the Pennsylvania State Legislature about gaps in state contract oversight and recommended best practices during the Pennsylvania House hearing.
January 2021
The Levin Center testified in front of the Michigan State Senate about the state’s capacity for oversight including recommendations for improvement.
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