By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2015
News Release: Last month, Yarmuth introduced the legislation which would require disclosure of the donors behind Super PACs and 501(c)(4) organizations that are flooding the nation’s airwaves with anonymous ads.
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee issued the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s continuation of the markup of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Health Subcommittee...
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Energy and Power has rescheduled tomorrow’s hearing with Energy Secretary Moniz. The Secretary will now testify on June 2, 2015, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Quadrennial Energy Review and related Discussion Drafts." The hearing will also include an additional panel on the committee’s Energy Diplomacy draft, which was previously announced.as they are posted.
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2015
News Release: The House Communications and Technology Subcommittee today will consider seven draft bills, offered by Republicans and Democrats, to improve process and transparency at the Federal Communications Commission. Ahead of today’s 2:00 p.m. markup, Katy on the Hill interviewed Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden...
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade today held a hearing with commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to review the agency’s budget, priorities, and policies. Chairman Elliot Kaye, Commissioner Robert Adler, Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle, and Commissioner John Mohorovic provided testimony.
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Power Subcommittee today continued its work to build the Architecture of Abundance with the review of a discussion draft that seeks to improve energy reliability and security. Innovation and advancements in technology have offered new opportunities to improve our nation’s...
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today continued its investigation into the handling of select agents at federal laboratories. Committee leaders are requesting further review from the nonpartisan watchdog Government Accountability Office regarding documents obtained from its ongoing...
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the following statement in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s announcement today regarding additional recalls and next steps on Takata’s defective air bag inflators.
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Power Subcommittee today released a discussion draft entitled “Title III: Energy Diplomacy," to be included in the committee’s Architecture of Abundance energy legislation. The subcommittee will review the draft during Thursday’s hearing with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and at a separate hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2015.
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today continued its investigation into the handling of select agents at federal laboratories. Committee leaders are requesting further review from the nonpartisan watchdog Government Accountability Office regarding documents obtained from its ongoing...
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2015
News Release: “After far too many deaths and injuries, Takata has finally admitted what we have been saying for months-that these airbags must be taken off the roads. A supposed safety feature has become a safety hazard in nearly 34 million vehicles. We are pleased that Takata and NHTSA have taken steps toward a national...
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This week the House Energy and Commerce Committee will advance the nonpartisan 21st Century Cures Act, the product of more than a year of listening to patients and health care leaders through hearings, roundtables, white paper responses, and on social media. Full committee Chairman Fred...
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), has scheduled a markup on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider a number of bills aimed at improving transparency and process at the Federal Communications Commission.
By EPA Newswire | May 15, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced its hearing and vote schedule for the week of May 18. The full committee will vote on the nonpartisan 21st Century Cures Act. Members will also continue work to build the Architecture of Abundance and conduct oversight of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic.
By EPA Newswire | May 15, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Members of the House and Senate today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy calling on EPA to include input from small business representatives as the agency develops a model federal plan under the proposed Clean Power Plan.
By EPA Newswire | May 15, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today received an update on the nation’s nuclear waste management policy, hearing from a panel of diverse witnesses who underscored the urgent need to deal with this pressing problem.
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today unveiled an updated draft of the 21st Century Cures Act as support for the multiyear initiative continues to build. 21st Century Cures is a new approach to tackle disease by updating how we research and regulate. Patient...
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - After more than a year of listening to and engaging with patients and other experts across the country, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today advanced the 21st Century Cures Act by a voice vote. The full committee will consider the legislation next week. The bipartisan...
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, May 21, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “What are the State Governments Doing to Combat the Opioid Abuse Epidemic?"
