The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-KY), has escalated its investigation into the White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) by issuing subpoenas to both the head of the office, Stefanie Feldman, and Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Steven Dettelbach. This move follows allegations that the OGVP colluded with the anti-gun group Everytown for Gun Safety regarding a lawsuit against Glock.
The committee’s concerns center around a meeting that took place on December 20, 2023, during which the OGVP reportedly discussed modifications to Glock pistols with company representatives. This conversation preceded a lawsuit filed by the City of Chicago against Glock on March 19, 2024, with Everytown’s legal team representing the city.
Chairman Comer highlighted that the lawsuit and subsequent public statements from Everytown’s president, John Feinblatt, suggested a level of insider information that raises questions about the integrity of the OGVP’s actions.
The committee had previously requested documentation concerning communications between the OGVP and Everytown, but Feldman failed to respond, leading to accusations of obstruction.
Deputy Counsel to the President Rachel Cotton dismissed the committee’s inquiries as unfounded, prompting Comer to escalate the situation by issuing subpoenas for in-person testimony. This investigation could shed light on potential collusion between government officials and advocacy groups aiming to influence gun policy through litigation.
