What the Midterms Mean for Congressional Investigations

The November 3 midterm elections will decide control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. In turn, the outcome determines who controls committee investigative agendas–and subpoena authority–in the new Congress that will convene in January 2027. Join Crowell & Moring partners James P. Bair and Sharmi Das 48 hours after Election Day for a timely analysis of what the results mean for congressional oversight of companies, executives, and industries across sectors, including technology, government contracting, financial services, education, and health care.

In the run-up to the midterm elections, private companies are increasingly fielding congressional inquiries as members on both sides of the aisle look to advance their policy priorities in the current political landscape. Jamie and Sharmi will provide preliminary insights into the what we know – and what we may not know – following the November 3 midterm elections, and what those results mean for companies navigating this landscape.