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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communication and Technology Subcommittee markup on seven bipartisan bills that promote innovation and strengthen communication networks.
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E&C Republican Leaders Push EPA to Be Accountable for the Superfund Program

E&C Republican Leaders Push EPA to Be Accountable for the Superfund Program
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Bipartisan, Bicameral Data Privacy Legislation

Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Bipartisan, Bicameral Data Privacy Legislation
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Pallone on EPA Health Advisory on Dangers of PFAS in Drinking Water

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of an updated health advisory on the dangers of some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-known as PFAS-in drinking water, which are linked to severe adverse health effects, including cancer and developmental issues...
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Pallone and Rush Announce Legislative Hearing on Bills to Improve Energy Infrastructure, Efficiency, and Financing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) announced a legislative hearing for Wednesday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Legislative Hearing to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure, Efficiency, and Financing."
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EPA Announces that Ohio’s Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties Now Meet Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone

EPA Announces that Ohio’s Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties Now Meet Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone
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EPA Announces $6.5 Billion in New Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects

EPA Announces $6.5 Billion in New Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
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Bilirakis: “This is a historic bill that puts control of data back into the hands of everyday Americans”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to protect Americans’ privacy and data security online.
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Bipartisan, Bicameral Data Privacy Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, “Protecting America’s Consumers: Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Data Privacy and Security:"
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Regan: EPA is 'taking steps to increase the availability of homegrown biofuels'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the reset of its Renewable Fuel Standard to help provide a path toward a green energy future and the increase of biofuel availability.
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U.S., Delaware settle with 21 parties on $41.6 million cleanup of Delaware Sand & Gravel Landfill Superfund Site

U.S., Delaware settle with 21 parties on $41.6 million cleanup of Delaware Sand & Gravel Landfill Superfund Site
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Westlake Chemical Corporation Subsidiaries Agree to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Three U.S. Chemical Facilities

Westlake Chemical Corporation Subsidiaries Agree to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Three U.S. Chemical Facilities
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Leader Rodgers: “This bipartisan, bicameral bill is the best opportunity we’ve had to pass a federal data privacy law in decades.”

Leader Rodgers: “This bipartisan, bicameral bill is the best opportunity we’ve had to pass a federal data privacy law in decades.”
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Pallone & Rush Applaud Biden Administration Proposal on Efficiency Standards for Home Furnaces

Pallone & Rush Applaud Biden Administration Proposal on Efficiency Standards for Home Furnaces
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Leader Rodgers: “This bipartisan, bicameral bill is the best opportunity we’ve had to pass a federal data privacy law in decades.”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the bipartisan, bicameral draft discussion bill that empowers Americans with more control over their personal data online.
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EPA Seeks Comment, Holds Public Meeting about Proposed Cleanup Plan for Kerr McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

EPA Seeks Comment, Holds Public Meeting about Proposed Cleanup Plan for Kerr McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina
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Leader Rodgers Questions Pro-China, Anti-American Energy Actions by the Biden Administration

Leader Rodgers Questions Pro-China, Anti-American Energy Actions by the Biden Administration
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 55 press releases in May

There were 55 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in May.
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Cash: EPA funding 'will jump start economic redevelopment and job creation' in Connecticut area

The more than $4 million from last year's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to revitalize a suburban Connecticut town will "jump start" the area's economic redevelopment and job creation.
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Pallone & Rush Applaud Biden Administration Proposal on Efficiency Standards for Home Furnaces

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) released the following statement today after the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new energy-efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas pollution and save consumers billions of dollars annually on their energy bills...
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