The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on March 25, 2025, focusing on the consolidation of State Department administrative services, led by Chairman Michael Lawler. This hearing, titled 'Streamlined and Rightsized: Consolidating State Department Administrative Services,' aims to address the perceived inefficiencies within the department. Concurrently, a shadow hearing was organized by House Democrats to discuss the implications of the Trump Administration's dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Witnesses included USAID workers who have been laid off, highlighting the adverse effects of this policy on global health and development initiatives. Lawmakers expressed concerns that the reduction of funding and support for USAID could lead to dire consequences for vulnerable populations worldwide. Additionally, a separate hearing by the Financial Services Committee addressed overregulation at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with various representatives emphasizing the need for reform to alleviate burdens on small businesses and enhance consumer protections. Key figures, including Rep. Andy Barr and Rep. Mike Lawler, voiced their commitment to reforming regulatory structures to foster economic growth and protect consumer interests.