GS. House of Representatives Committee on the Fudiciary ‘Wlashington, DE 20515-6210 (One Hunde item Congress September 13, 2019 ‘The Honorable Jerrold Nadler Chairman ‘Committee on the Judiciary US. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Nadler: Earlier today, Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz notified Attorney General William Barr ofthe completion of his investigation into possible abuses of the Foreign lateligence Surveillance of Act (FISA) by DOM officials during the 2016 presidential election ' After the DOJ has a chance ‘oreview and comment on the report, it wil be sent to the Judiciary Committee and made publi ‘As you know, FISA oversight falls squarely within the Judiciary Committee's jurisdiction? We must act swiflly to address concerns outlined inthe Inspector General's report, Accordingly, I write to request you schedule a hearing as soon as possible following Congress's receipt ofthe report. Further, I request that you invite Inspector General Michael Horowitz and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray to discuss the findings of the investigation at that hearing, In accordance with the Committee's jurisdiction under House Rule X, its ertical thatthe Judiciary Committe be the frst House committee to query the Inspector General about his findings and Director Wray about steps he is taking to ensure any abuses do not reoccur.’ Members ofthe Judiciary Committee on both sides ofthe aisle have unique expertise regarding FISA, making our Committee best equipped to directly address the concerns contained inthe Inspector General's repor.* Took forward to working with you to schedule this important hearing Sincerely, fe colin Ranking Mefhber ce: The Honorable Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice ‘The Honorable Christopher Wray, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation * Later fom Hon, Michael Horowitz Inspector Gen, US. Dep of ste, to Hon, Willa Bar, {S.AIy Ge. September 13, 2009 See Rules ofthe US. House of Reps. 116K Cons, X(N), old