The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is a subcommittee within the
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more tha ...
.
Jurisdiction
Responsibility for oversight of agencies, departments, and programs within the jurisdiction of the full committee, and for conducting investigations within such jurisdiction.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over domestic and international sport, has investigated reports of abuse in sports, and has led congressional efforts to enact new laws to at better protect athletes.
It has an interest in
sexual assault
Sexual assault is an act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. It is a form of sexual violence, which ...
,
sexual misconduct
Sexual misconduct is misconduct of a sexual nature which exists on a spectrum that may include a broad range of sexual behaviors considered unwelcome. This includes conduct considered inappropriate on an individual or societal basis of morality, se ...
,
sexual mistreatment,
sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including the unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. Sexual harassment includes a range of actions fro ...
, and other sexual offenses in the U.S. Olympic movement and organized sports.
Members, 117th Congress
Historical membership rosters
115th Congress
116th Congress
References
External links
Official Homepage
Energy Oversight and Investigations
Sex crimes
Sexual abuse
Sexual misconduct
Sexual violence
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