THEY NEED TO INVESTIGATE THEMSELVES !!!! TALK ABOUT WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE. SOUNDS TO ME LIKE A SCHEME TO ENRICH THEMSELVES !!!!!!!!!!

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, chaired by Representative James Comer, is responsible for overseeing the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government, including investigating waste, fraud, and abuse within federal agencies.

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee chaired by Representative James Comer, has referred three individuals for prosecution. These individuals are:

Hunter Biden - Referred for allegedly making false statements to Congress.

James Biden - Referred for allegedly making false statements to Congress.

Andrew Cuomo - Referred for alleged misconduct related to his tenure as former New York Governor.

These referrals were sent to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as recommendations for criminal prosecution. Specifically, the referrals for Hunter Biden and James Biden stem from a joint effort by Republican leaders of multiple House committees, while the referral for Andrew Cuomo was a separate action by the Oversight Committee.

As for whether any of these individuals have been prosecuted based on these referrals, there is no evidence in the available information indicating that prosecutions have occurred as a result of these specific referrals. Here’s the status for each:

Hunter Biden: While he is facing separate tax and gun-related charges, these are unrelated to the committee’s referral for false statements to Congress. No prosecution has been reported based on the committee’s referral.

James Biden: No information suggests that the DOJ has acted on the referral for false statements to Congress.

Andrew Cuomo: The referral was made, but reports indicate that the Biden administration’s DOJ has not pursued it, with some sources noting it was “ignored.”

The referrals are symbolic recommendations, and the DOJ has the discretion to act on them or not. As of the latest available information, no legal action has been taken by the DOJ in response to these referrals from the James Comer Committee. Thus, while three people have been referred for prosecution, none have been prosecuted based on these referrals to date.

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, chaired by Representative James Comer, is responsible for overseeing the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government, including investigating waste, fraud, and abuse within federal agencies. Its spending is funded through the legislative branch appropriations, which are outlined in annual budget resolutions and appropriations bills, such as the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for the 118th Congress.

While exact spending figures for the committee are not always readily available in public documents—often being aggregated with other committee budgets or included in broader categories—historical data and budget allocations provide a reasonable estimate. For the 118th Congress, the committee's budget is approximately $10 million per year. This amount covers:

Staff salaries: Including investigators, lawyers, and administrative personnel.

Operational costs: Such as office expenses and general committee activities.

Investigation-related expenses: Including costs for hearings, issuing subpoenas, and producing reports.

Additionally, the committee may spend more than its baseline budget in years when it undertakes significant investigations. For example, during an investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, extra funds might be allocated for expert witnesses, document reviews, and other investigative activities. These additional costs can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the investigation.

To ensure accountability, the committee’s spending is monitored by oversight bodies like the Government Accountability Office (GAO). For the most precise and up-to-date information on how much the House Oversight Committee has spent, one would need to consult the committee’s official financial reports or the Clerk of the House’s disbursement records, which detail expenditures such as staff salaries, travel expenses, and other operational costs.

In summary, the House Oversight Committee typically spends around $10 million annually, though this can increase with specific investigations. For exact figures, the committee’s financial reports or the Clerk of the House’s records would need to be reviewed.