House Oversight Panel Wants to Know Why Federal Workers Aren’t at Their Offices

Flanked by House Republicans, U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Only one of every three federal employees shows up at their office to perform their work duties, even though President Joe Biden declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago, according to House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.).

“Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of America has returned to in-person work.