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News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced additional details today on the hearing the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold on Wednesday, May 25, at 11 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Formula Safety and Supply: Protecting the Health of America’s Babies."
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EPA, States, and MRCTI Mayors Hold Mississippi River Corridor Summit on Historic Water Infrastructure Funding

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and state environmental commissioners held a Mississippi River Corridor Summit on Water Infrastructure Funding for drinking water and clean water with Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative (MRCTI) mayors
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Four Montana organizations to receive nearly $10 million to advance environmental cleanups

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing four Montana organizations will receive nearly $10 million to advance environmental cleanups.
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Montana Department of Environmental Quality receives $2M to boost property assessment and cleanup in communities, including Anaconda, Billings and Libby

Montana DEQ among 265 recipients nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice
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“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record on May 13

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4970-H4971 on May 13
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on May 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pallone and Schakowsky Applaud Enactment of Bill to Protect Babies from Dangerous Sleeping Products

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after President Biden signed H.R. 3182, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), into law...
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Becker: Montana city receives grant funds to 'address contamination' at former railyard and depot

The city of Harlowton, Mont., received a $500,000 Brownfields grant to clean up and revitalize a former railyard and depot property.
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Leader Rodgers: The 1970s are Calling. Socialist Price Controls will Make Energy Crisis Worse.

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke out at the House Rules Committee today on H.R. 7688, the Socialist Energy Price Fixing Act.
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E&C Republican Leaders: The FDA Commissioner Must Testify on Baby Formula Shortage

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairwoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) requesting...
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Leader Rodgers Discusses Baby Formula Shortage on Fox News

News Release: “This is devastating. It’s a matter of life and death."
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Regulations; Extension of Comment Period on May 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard; Revision of the Application Exclusion Zone Requirements; Court Order; Stay of Effectiveness on May 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Air Plan Approval; Alabama; NOX discussed on May 16 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces $441 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Wastewater Infrastructure in Los Angeles County, California

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $441 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) to support the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant Effluent Outfall Tunnel Project (“Clearwater Project”).
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Three Utah organizations to receive nearly $6 million to advance environmental cleanups

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing three Utah organizations will receive nearly $6 million to advance environmental cleanups.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on May 12

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4918-H4919 on May 12
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Fox: Englewood ‘investing in clean water’ with $22 million WIFIA loan

The One Water Modernization Program in Englewood, Colo., received $22 million in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan funds through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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EPA Announces $500K infunds to Revitalize Communities in Alaska

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a $500,000 investment in the cleanup and revitalization of two areas in Unalaska.
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