# Law firms expect more congressional inquiries in 2027

By Ali Peivandizadeh, business growth and AI implementation specialist.
Published Nov 13, 2026. Last checked Nov 13, 2026. Last changed Nov 13, 2026.
Section: News
Who it is for: Business, employment. Firms with business clients. Owner, attorney.

A large law firm told companies to prepare for more congressional investigations from January 2027.

## The facts
- WilmerHale published the alert on Nov 6, 2026.
- It says one party will control both the House and the Senate when the new Congress starts in January.
- Committees can open investigations with the power to subpoena.
- The alert expects a focus on affordability, AI and technology, consumer protection and corporate conduct.
- It tells companies to review how they keep documents and how they answer an inquiry.

## What it means for you
The alert is written for companies. It tells them to prepare before January, because committees are expected to move quickly.

## Sources
- WilmerHale, law firm client alert, Nov 6, 2026: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/insights/client-alerts/20261106-what-unified-democratic-control-means-for-congressional-oversight-of-companies

General information, not legal advice.

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