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News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) wrote to LUMA Energy today expressing deep concerns over the widespread power outages in Puerto Rico following the arrival of Hurricane Fiona, and demanding answers for the company’s ongoing challenges with providing reliable power to the island’s residents.

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Leader Rodgers: $5.20 Doesn’t Mean Much in Biden’s Inflation Crisis
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Joe Biden touting minimal Medicare Part B premium “decreases" while seniors are getting crushed by his inflation crisis.

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Regan: EPA’s new office 'committed to delivering progress on environmental justice and civil rights'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly created Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will work to solve environmental challenges in underserved communities.

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Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Revisions to Part 1 and 2 Rules discussed on Sept. 27 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste
EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste
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Oakridge-Westfir communities attain Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollution
Oakridge-Westfir communities attain Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollution
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Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C.
Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C.
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U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement with Petrochemical Producer Altivia on Clean Air Act Violations in Ohio
U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement with Petrochemical Producer Altivia on Clean Air Act Violations in Ohio
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EPA and Colorado seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals
EPA and Colorado seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals
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New notice from Environmental Protection Agency to be published on Sept. 29
There are six releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 29.

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“AMERICAN INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 16, 2016
“AMERICAN INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H7590-H7609 on Dec. 16, 2016
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on Jan. 2, 2018
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” was published on pages H10431-H10432 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 2, 2018.

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E&C Republican Leaders Demand Big Tech Does More to Stop Illegal Fentanyl Sales on their Platforms
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), along with Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican...

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Pallone on FDA User Fees
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements...

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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 26
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Proposed rule published on Sept. 26 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 29, 2017
The House section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Dec. 29, 2017.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, 2018
The Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” in the House section on Jan. 3, 2018.

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Pallone Introduces the Buy Low and Sell High Act, New Legislation to Keep Gas Prices Falling
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Buy Low and Sell High Act today, new legislation that creates an Economic Petroleum Reserve designed to continue the trend of falling gasoline prices and make money for American taxpayers by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to buy oil when prices are low and sell oil when prices are high.

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Garcia: EPA will 'help ensure recovery is swift' from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is collaborating with federal, state and local partners in response to Hurricane Fiona.

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