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News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM is testing a commercial inspection drone to map piping and other obstructions as it prepares to position equipment to retrieve granulated high-level radioactive waste called calcine from storage bins enclosed in a concrete vault at DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory Site.


News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Fresh out of the Navy, Ronald Randazzo wanted to go somewhere new and return to school with educational assistance provided by the GI Bill.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on June 27 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures discussed on June 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page rule on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on June 24.


Leader Rodgers: A Momentous Day for the Dignity and Sanctity of Every Human Life

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court decided in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade and affirm the American people have the right to speak through their officials to enact laws that protect unborn children.


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING JAIME SHIMEK ON HER DEPARTURE” on June 21.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned nearly 50 years of precedent established by Roe v. Wade guaranteeing the constitutional right to abortion...


Consumer Protection and Commerce Markup Wrap up

News Release: Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on bipartisan solutions to improve safety, increase transparency, counter China, and strengthen privacy and data protections for Americans.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied marketing authorization and ordered JUUL tobacco products off the market...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee markup on the need to enact comprehensive privacy and data security protections for Americans.


There was activity on three bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 23.


DOE Joins New Federal-state Partnership to Grow Domestic Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Release: New Partnership Will Advance Rapid U.S. Offshore Wind Deployment, Create Good-Paying Jobs to Equitably Benefit Local Communities, and Increase Energy Security


Consumer Protection and Commerce Republican Leader Bilirakis on Protecting People’s Privacy Online

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered remarks at today’s subcommittee markup of eight bills, including the bipartisan, bicameral American Data Privacy and Protection Act which will protect kids and give Americans more control over their personal online data.


E&C Republicans Urge CMS Administrator to Testify During Hearing on Medicare Advantage

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) invited Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to testify before the Committee during a hearing on Medicare Advantage (MA).


Readout of Energy Secretary Granholm's Meeting with Domestic Refiners

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — At President Biden’s direction, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm this morning led an in-person meeting with CEOs and executives of the seven major U.S. oil companies at the U.S. Department of Energy headquarters in Washington, D.C.


LM Staffers Get Out and About for Student Outreach Events This Year

News Release: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) staff had a busy start to 2022, representing LM at career fairs, science nights, and in the classrooms in Grand Junction, Colorado.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a fully remote legislative hearing on Thursday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) on several bills to repair and improve our nation’s recycling system. The hearing is entitled, “No Time to Waste: Solutions for America’s Broken Recycling System."