Darrell Issa

Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, which Representative Elijah E. Cummings and I have been fighting to implement for years. I joined Speaker Paul Ryan to sign it before it was sent to the President’s desk and signed into law this afternoon.

This critical update to the Freedom of Information Act is a major milestone that enshrines into law the people’s right to know what their government is actually doing. It’s a significant step forward to the accountable government the people deserve.

The FBI decision shows once again how the Clintons and others at the top get to live by a different set of rules from everyone else. No accountability.

The President promised this wouldn’t happen, but here we are. Today my colleagues and I are pushing back.

Last week I voted for a bipartisan package to help fight Zika. But was deeply disappointed to see the Senate block this important measure last night. Our women and children cannot afford to wait. The Senate should put politics aside and pass the bill immediately.

We all should be grateful to Chairman Trey Gowdy and rest of the Benghazi Select Committee for their fortitude, perseverance and commitment to finding the truth, despite relentless and continuing obstruction by Congressional Democrats and the withholding of information by the Obama Administration. The report released today provides necessary answers and a true measure of accountability that the American people deserve.

It's National Bring Your Dog To Work Day. Who'd you bring to work today?

The vote last night was historic, but it won’t change the special friendship we have with our allies in the U.K. I look forward to bolstering our trade relationship, working together on shared issues of national security, and strengthening the historic ties that bind our two nations.

In our democracy, the President doesn’t get to legislate by executive decree whenever the people’s representatives don’t give him what he wants. The split-decision reminds us how important it is that the next Supreme Court justice revere the Constitution and original intent.

It's time for President Obama to make good on his transparency promises. The bill passed by the House and Senate last week is a step in the direction of the open and responsive government we deserve.

Read more in the article I wrote for The Sacramento Bee then tell me your thoughts in the comments below.

In case you missed it, last week Congress passed much-needed upgrades to the nation’s Freedom of Information Act. I’ve fought hard for these reforms over the last three years, which will make it much harder for government to withhold information from the public. They're expected to be signed into law this week.

Today, we celebrate the joy of fatherhood and the blessing we have as fathers to watch our kids grow into the men and women we've always dreamed they'd become. To all the dads out there, Happy Father's Day.

Sometimes Dad's advice is the best advice. What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten from your dad?

Share yours below and then don't forget to wish your dad a Happy Fathers Day! 🎉

CONTEST: Caption this.

Snapped this pic of Baby A and the pups hanging out in our office. But they need a new playlist. What are you listening to this morning?

‪#‎fridaypuppy‬

National Review says to impeach the IRS Commissioner. What do you think? The House Judiciary Committee will consider impeachment at a hearing next Wednesday. Agree? Disagree? Tell me in the comments 👇

After obstructing our investigation of targeting conservative groups, the IRS commissioner shouldn’t get his pension. Agree? Tell me in the comments below 👇

Today, the Oversight Committee will vote to censure the IRS Commissioner for his actions after the conservative targeting scandal. He must be held accountable.

Great news! → The House just passed a bill to help stop the next Lois Lerner scandal.