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Leader Rodgers Highlights the Need for the EPA To Not Impose Burdens on Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.


Leader McKinley Advocates for Carbon Capture Innovation and American Energy Workers

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) advocated for the need to both unleash innovation in carbon capture technology and protect pipeline workers in America.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its commitment to advancing two tobacco product standards to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars...


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing with EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the Fiscal Year 2022 EPA Budget

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today as prepared for delivery at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Fiscal Year 2022 EPA Budget:"


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Republican Leader Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan asking for transparency...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to use the Congressional Review Act to restore the popular, common sense methane emissions standards established under the Obama Administration...


Leader Guthrie Opening Statement on the Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms and Patients

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on long-haul coronavirus patients and related research.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on President Biden’s American Families Plan...


Pallone Remarks at Hearing on the Lingering Effects of COVID-19

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Long Haul: Forging a Path through the Lingering Effects of COVID-19:"


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about President Biden’s joint address to Congress.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Health subcommittee hearing on long-haul coronavirus patients and related research.


Pallone on Biden’s First Joint Address to Congress

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement tonight on President Biden's first Joint Address to Congress...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced today that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a fully remote hearing on Thursday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) on the disparities that exist in accessing affordable, reliable high-speed internet. The hearing is entitled, “Broadband Equity: Addressing Disparities in Access and Affordability."


Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Legislation to Restore FTC’s 13(b) Consumer Protection Powers

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act: Returning Money to Defrauded Consumers:"


Leader Rodgers Statement on Endless Frontier Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a statement following last week’s introduction of the Endless Frontier Act.


Energy Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing on Electric Vehicle Provisions in the CLEAN Future Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) announced today that the Energy Subcommittee will hold a fully remote legislative hearing on Wednesday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) on the electric vehicle (EV) provisions within the Climate Leadership...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) spoke at a hearing today on returning money to people hurt by scams and fraud.


Biden Caves and Lets California Drive Emissions Standards Across the Country

News Release: Washington, D.C.-Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Biden’s plan to allow California to set fuel standards and dictate vehicle emissions regulations across the country.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) today reintroduced H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.


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 fully remote legislative hearing on Tuesday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) on legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for the American people. The hearing is entitled, “Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs."