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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pallone Asks Oil Company Executives to Testify and Answer for Rising Gas Prices on April 6

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to six oil and gas companies today expressing concern that the industry is taking advantage of the crisis in Ukraine and global market shocks to keep prices artificially high and increase their own profits. He asked the executives...


Pallone Applauds Biden Administration’s Reinstatement of California’s Clean Cars Waiver

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the following statement today in response to the Biden Administration announcing it is reinstating a waiver of federal preemption under the Clean Air Act for California’s Advanced Clean Car program, recognizing its authority to set more...


Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing with Health Care Providers on the Frontlines of COVID-19

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled, “Lessons from the Frontline: COVID-19’s Impact on American Health Care:"


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Daylight Saving Time

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, "Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back:"


Rodgers and Guthrie Statement on Two Health Bills Signed into Law

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed S. 1543, the “Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for...


Pallone & Eshoo Applaud Passage of Key Health Care Provisions in the Omnibus

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed the omnibus funding package, which includes key health care provisions.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee on ensuring American leadership in next generation communications technology.


Leader Rodgers Statement Following President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed members of Congress today.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today introduced the Accelerated Approval Integrity Act, which would improve the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to ensure that drugs that receive accelerated approval are providing a proven clinical benefit to patients.


Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leader Latta’s Opening Remarks on Managing our Spectrum Smartly

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on spectrum management.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today hailing inclusion of a provision in the omnibus he has long championed that clarifies the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate synthetic nicotine products...


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Deploying Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Nationwide

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future:"


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on America's Wireless Future Frontier

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier:"


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Information from SAMHSA on Rising Mental Health Conditions Amid COVID-19

News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today to request information regarding the Biden Administration’s efforts to address the increased levels of mental health issues in the United States, particularly given the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Pallone & Schakowsky Celebrate Consumer Protection Wins in Omnibus

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed the omnibus, which included key provisions to crack down on consumer scams targeting older adults and members of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and promote clean competition in sports, among other things.


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 legislative hearing on Thursday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight."


E&C Announces FCC Oversight Hearing for March 31st

News Release: Energy and Commerce 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 hearing on Thursday, March 31, on oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).


E&C Announces Hearing on America’s Wireless Future Frontier

News Release: Energy and Commerce 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 hearing on Wednesday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on facilitating the advancement of next-generation...