Top Oversight Dem demands info from Reflecting Pool contractors overseeing renovation
Source: abc news
The Reflecting Pool has been plagued with algae and peeling paint.
By Lauren Peller June 24, 2026, 2:13 PM
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The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sent letters Wednesday to the contractors overseeing the renovation at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, requesting information such as contracts and water quality records.
The Reflecting Pool has been plagued with algae and peeling paint in the days since the Trump administration completed its renovation, which cost taxpayers more than $16 million.
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., sent separate letters to the company hired to paint the reflecting pool and the company hired to remove the algae that later appeared in the pool.
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The ranking member requested information by July 8, 2026, including the scope of the work, contract performance standards, communications with the National Park Service and amounts invoiced or paid.
Democrats, who are in the minority, do not have subpoena power to compel these contractors to hand over information or even respond.......
Read more: https://abcnews.com/Politics/top-oversight-dem-demands-info-reflecting-pool-contractors/story?id=134170178
Top Oversight Dem demands info from Reflecting Pool contractors overseeing renovation
— (@oceancalm.bsky.social) 2026-06-24T21:41:57.667Z
The Interior Department and the U.S. Park Police have not responded to multiple outreaches for evidence of the alleged vandalism.
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