By EPA Newswire | Aug 31, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Although summer was in full swing in August, H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, continued to be a top priority for Members of Congress and advocates alike. From the 2,100+ mile #Ride4Gabe to advocates activated across the country for district meetings, there is no question this was, ...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 30, 2016
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO) sent a letter to Mylan Chief Executive Officer Heather Bresch today seeking information about...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 29, 2016
News Release: House Energy and Commerce Committee members recognized “National Dog Day" last Friday by sharing pictures with their loyal canine friends. Whether a family pet or service animal, there’s no question that dogs really are “Members’ best friend." Here are some of our favorite Congressional companions from around the committee.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 29, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Following concerns about soaring out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens, Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf regarding generic drugs at FDA and ensuring we have a competitive prescription drug market. The letter identifies a series...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 29, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Continuing to stand up for the public’s interest, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind to extend an ongoing comment period.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday afternoon, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) led bipartisan committee members in a conference call with top government health officials to discuss the ongoing Zika threat. The officials provided an update regarding efforts currently being taken and the members had an opportunity to have pressing questions answered regarding the federal response to the virus.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2016
News Release: Sharon Rose is one of many patient advocates that has updated their Twitter profile to reflect their goal - seeing 21st Century Cures become law.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 24, 2016
News Release: Passionate advocates across the country continue to fight for #CuresNow, bringing the 21st Century Cures Act closer to the finish line every day. As this month of advocacy comes to a close, September is coming and every voice is needed on the #Path2Cures. Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 23, 2016
News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) sent a letter to USA Football today seeking answers on the effectiveness of the organization’s Heads Up Football program.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 22, 2016
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to full Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today requesting a hearing examining the current regulatory framework for cosmetics. Under current law, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has very limited authority to regulate cosmetic products.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 16, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today applauded a final rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that increases fuel efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks, which will result in cutting a total of 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 16, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today upon news that Aetna, the nation’s third largest health insurer, intends to withdraw from the majority of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 15, 2016
News Release: My story with #CURESNow and OPEN ACT started as many do - with a rare, serious disease, and the timid words “there is no FDA approved treatment."
By EPA Newswire | Aug 11, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders are continuing their oversight efforts in examining the CDC’s Laboratory Response Network (LRN), which is composed of laboratories at multiple levels examining food and environmental factors. Building on its past work, full committee...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 11, 2016
News Release: Mitch is on a mission to help find a cure for the rare form of bone cancer that took the life of his friend Zach Sobiech.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 11, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders are continuing their oversight efforts in examining the CDC’s Laboratory Response Network (LRN), which is composed of laboratories at multiple levels examining food and environmental factors. Building on its past work, full committee...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 11, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) issued the following statement regarding the FCC’s adoption today of its media ownership proposal.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 10, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today issued the following statement after a circuit court struck down the FCC’s municipal broadband order.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 9, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - After 11 remarkable days that spanned 10 states (with a surprise swing through Florida) and 2,100 miles, #Ride4Gabe 2016 is now complete. From Maine to Alabama, Team Gabe inspired countless communities and individuals, raised awareness for Duchenne, and brought more people on the #Path2Cures.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 9, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Concerned with increased costs from unnecessary regulations, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. The chairmen request that EPA provide both committees’ with documentation related to the formulation of EPA’s current model for creating a regulatory regime for financial assurance for the hard rock mining industry.
