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Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Markup of CFATS and HFCs Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a markup on Thursday, March 12, at 9 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House...


Murkowski's Statement on AEIA Cloture Vote

News Release: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, tonight released the following statement about the bipartisan American Energy Innovation Act:


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to provide up to $40 million over three years for new research in data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to address the challenges of producing and managing data at DOE scientific user facilities.


EM Issues "Strategic Vision" for Coming Decade

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) today issued an outline of planned accomplishments over the next decade to capitalize on progress it has made cleaning up former government weapons and research sites over its first 30 years.


DOE Responds To Recent Oil Market Activity

Release: *On the record, attributable to DOE Spokeswoman, Shaylyn Hynes


Department of Energy to Provide $40 Million for Artificial Intelligence Research at DOE Scientific User Facilities

Release: Research will Tackle Rapidly Growing Data Output, Aid in Facility Operations


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a markup on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.


Energy Department Manufacturing Institute Selects Projects to Advance U.S. Leadership in Smart Manufacturing

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) announced more than $6 million for eight projects to improve energy-intensive manufacturing processes and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector.


Energy Department Announces $20 Million Investment in Workforce Development in Emerging Fields

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $20 million in funding for workforce development at universities in emerging energy fields. This funding supports the Administration’s commitment to preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers, thereby sustaining American global leadership in the renewable power, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency sectors.


Delegation Celebrates Milestone for Alaska LNG

News Release: U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Alaska LNG Project.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn to request a briefing on the marketing status reporting requirements of generic drugs required by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA).


Democratic Health Leaders Urge Verma to Withdraw Proposals that Increase Health Costs and Kick Thousands Off Coverage

News Release: Bicameral Democratic health leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma today urging the agency to withdraw its proposed policies included in a February proposed rule that would result in higher out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans and thousands of low-income families losing their health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).


Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Briefing on Reporting Requirements for Generic Drugs

News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn to request a briefing on the marketing status reporting requirements of generic drugs required by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA).


Secretary Brouillette Promotes Energy Security And Innovation With Eastern Mediterranean Leaders

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette participated in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) High Level Roundtable highlighting the importance of energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the United States’ continued support in these efforts.


Communications and Technology Subcommittee to Markup  C-Band, Public Safety and Media Diversity Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced today that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a markup of 11 bills on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.


News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing where International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol testified on the latest developments and longer-term prospects for global energy markets, with a special focus on the United States.


DOE Announces Intent to Issue New Funding Opportunity for Tribal Energy Infrastructure Development

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs issued a Notice of Intent to release a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) entitled “Energy Infrastructure Development on Indian Lands - 2020" later this year.


Murkowski and Manchin Add 18 Amendments to Bipartisan Energy Innovation Bill

News Release: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today filed a modified substitute amendment to S. 2657, the vehicle for the broad, bipartisan American Energy Innovation Act she has introduced with Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. The modified substitute contains the text of 18 amendments-nine from Senators on each side of the aisle-that have been filed during this week’s floor debate.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today in response to the latest report from the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding the Trump Administration’s creation and handling of the family separation crisis...


Walden and Rodgers Applaud Nomination for Consumer Protection Safety Commission Chair

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) applauded President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Nancy Beck as Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):