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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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What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on June 15

There are four releases scheduled to be published on June 15.
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Chairs Pallone, Scott Urge FTC to Prevent Online Price Gouging of Baby Formula

News Release: Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) sent a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address online marketplaces-including Facebook, eBay, and Amazon-that fail to protect consumers from the fraudulent and deceptive sale of infant formula.
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EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado

EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado
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Bilirakis: “This is a historic bill that puts control of data back into the hands of everyday Americans”

Bilirakis: “This is a historic bill that puts control of data back into the hands of everyday Americans”
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E&C Announces Subcommittee Markup of Communications and Technology Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced today that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a markup on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
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EPA Announces $60 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Nutrient Pollution Reduction in the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed

EPA Announces $60 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Nutrient Pollution Reduction in the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed
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Blackouts are Coming. Republicans Call for Biden’s Plan as His Energy Crisis Heightens Safety Threat.

Blackouts are Coming. Republicans Call for Biden’s Plan as His Energy Crisis Heightens Safety Threat.
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