By EPA Newswire | Dec 9, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives today approved the bipartisan H.R. 5185, the EARLY Act Reauthorization, by a voice vote. H.R. 5185 was authored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), herself a breast cancer survivor, and committee member Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC). The Energy and Commerce Committee has a proven #RecordOfSuccess this Congress, including more than two-dozen laws to strengthen the public health.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 9, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, will now convene at 9:30 a.m. The hearing entitled, “The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975: Are We Positioning America for Success in an Era of Energy Abundance?" will be held in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Witness testimony will be posted at the same link as available.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 9, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a hearing to review climbing federal health spending ahead of the 114th Congress. Subcommittee members discussed the unsustainable spending trajectory of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The subcommittee also explored opportunities for savings and policy options to strengthen the health care safety net and protect the most vulnerable.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 9, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today expressed disappointment following the release of the Department of Commerce Inspector General report on FirstNet’s management and financial decision-making. FirstNet is an independent entity within NTIA tasked with building and operating a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 8, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today released a request for ideas and feedback from the public on graduate medical education financing. The leaders write, “Given the importance of graduate medical education, we would like your thoughts on GME financing, federal program governance and structure, and how it might be improved or restructured to better meet the country’s health professional needs in both the short and long terms."
By EPA Newswire | Dec 5, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced its hearing schedule for the week of December 8. As Congress prepares for the New Year, members will look into the fiscal challenges and opportunities for savings within the federal health care budget, discuss genetically modified food ingredients, and examine America’s changing energy market.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today applauded the news that President Obama had signed H.R. 5728, the STELA Reauthorization Act, into law. The bipartisan legislation ensures that 1.5 million satellite television subscribers continue to receive broadcast programming and makes a number of changes to improve the video marketplace for consumers.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives on Wednesday evening approved three more bipartisan bills that will now head to President Obama to be signed into law. H.R. 669, the Sudden Unexpected Death and Data Enhancement Awareness Act, S. 2917, the Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act, and S. 2673, the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act were all approved by unanimous consent.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2014
News Release: In 1985 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed December to be National Made in America month to encourage consumers and workers alike to “observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to recognize and celebrate the excellence of American products." Made in America month has since become a proud tradition that highlights the hard work and ingenuity of American workers and the products they make right here at home.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 3, 2014
News Release: The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining FDA’s Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Food Ingredients."
By EPA Newswire | Dec 3, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Keeping drivers safe on the road was a bipartisan focus of the Energy and Commerce Committee today as the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), held a hearing to examine the Takata airbag ruptures and recalls. Members questioned witnesses...
By EPA Newswire | Dec 3, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - In formal responses to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Finance Committee, governors from 39 states expressed support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and urged Congress to extend the program, noting the role the program plays in providing affordable and comprehensive coverage to children.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 3, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today held a hearing to discuss the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), how the president’s health care law has affected it, and what its future will look like.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 3, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the lineup of Republican members to serve on each of the panel’s six subcommittees in the 114th Congress. The committee’s GOP membership will include 24 returning members and seven new members. Upton previously...
By EPA Newswire | Dec 2, 2014
News Release: The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Setting Fiscal Priorities."
By EPA Newswire | Dec 1, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today applauded the news that President Obama recently signed three bipartisan committee bills into law, adding to the committee’s bipartisan #RecordOfSuccess.
By EPA Newswire | Nov 26, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today responded to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, costly new regulatory requirements that would have consequences across the U.S. economy.
By EPA Newswire | Nov 25, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced its hearing schedule for the week of December 1. The committee will examine the Takata air bag ruptures and recalls and review the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
By EPA Newswire | Nov 25, 2014
News Release: The Subcommittee on Energy and Power has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, Dec. 11, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975: Are We Positioning America for Success in an Era of Energy Abundance?"
By EPA Newswire | Nov 24, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today praised the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing AWS-3 spectrum auction. Spurred by provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job...
