Congressional Oversight: Focus on Democratic Investigative Priorities in 2026 and Beyond

Please join us on November 21st at 10 am for a conversation with Will McAuliffe, Democratic Chief Oversight Counsel for the House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Peter Rechter, Democratic Senior Oversight Counsel for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, as they discuss their Committees' respective oversight priorities in the coming year. Learn about potential areas of bipartisan focus and how Democrats plan to lay the groundwork for a potential future majority—along with the more robust investigative tools that would come with it—in the event that either or both chambers of Congress changes control in next year’s election.

Led by Partners Tyler O'Connor and Sharmistha Das, the panel will discuss best practices for responding to Congressional oversight requests, key pitfalls to avoid, and how to productively work with staff to minimize risks for affected entities’ brands and their bottom lines. We expect Will and Peter to focus on issues affecting the industries within their Committees' respective jurisdictions, including energy, health care, transportation, technology, and consumer products, among others.