Today, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb will testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Below is text of AG Schwalb’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, and the hearing can be viewed here.

Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Garcia, Congresswoman Norton, and members of the Committee. I am Brian Schwalb, Attorney General for the District of Columbia. I am pleased to testify about the work the D.C. Attorney General’s Office does to advance the District’s interests and to make Washington, D.C. safer and more affordable for everyone.