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A “Day One” Oversight Agenda: What the Next Congressional Oversight Agenda Could Mean for Corporate America

Written by Kevin Madden | Oct 5, 2026, 2:02:09 PM

Congressional oversight does not start when a new Congress is sworn in. The targets, narratives and lines of inquiry are already taking shape.

In a recent Penta webinar, CEO Jim O’Leary and Senior Partners Kevin Madden and Tucker Warren examine how the post-midterm environment could reshape congressional scrutiny of corporate America, and where companies may be most exposed.

From affordability and consumer impact to political giving, government relationships and regulatory outcomes, the conversation explores the issues likely to attract attention and the steps leaders can take now to prepare.

Drawing on Penta’s proprietary policymaker research and firsthand experience navigating congressional investigations, the panel offers a practical look at how companies can identify risk early, align legal, government affairs and communications teams, and prepare before scrutiny becomes a crisis.

Watch the full discussion below to understand where oversight risk may emerge and how to get ahead of it.