Oversight and Intelligence

The Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee is a subdivision of the House Foreign Affairs Committee that handles a specialized slice of the committee's broader jurisdiction. Rather than focusing on specific geographic regions, this subcommittee has functional jurisdiction over key State Department operations and international affairs infrastructure. Its responsibilities include oversight of the United States Mission to the United Nations, the Bureau of International Organizations Affairs, and various State Department offices that report directly to the Secretary of State, including the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of the Legal Adviser, Office of Policy Planning, and offices focused on civil rights, women's issues, and special envoys.

Chaired by Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) with Ranking Member Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), the subcommittee serves as an accountability mechanism within the larger Foreign Affairs Committee structure. While the full committee handles all foreign policy matters, this subcommittee prepares the ground by conducting initial hearings and reviews on State Department administration, resource allocation, and the effectiveness of diplomatic institutions. Recent activity includes hearings examining State Department operations and priorities, with the subcommittee working to identify areas requiring reform and ensuring taxpayer dollars are effectively deployed in advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives.