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News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement after the House of Representatives passed 15 health bills...
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Guthrie Remarks in Health Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of Biomedicine

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks in a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “The Future of Biomedicine: Translating Biomedical Research into Personalized Health Care."
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Future of Biomedical Research

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Future of Biomedicine: Translating Biomedical Research into Personalized Health Care:"
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Leader Rodgers Remarks in Health Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of Biomedicine

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “The Future of Biomedicine: Translating Biomedical Research into Personalized Health Care."
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$2.8 Million in Grants to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and elected federal officials from New York and New England joined together to announce 18 grants totaling $2.8 million to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound in New York.
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EPA administrator tours historically marginalized communities to hear impacts of pollution

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan recently toured historically marginalized communities in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana, hearing firsthand accounts from residents on the impact of pollution.
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EPA Invites the City of Chattanooga to Apply for WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the City of Chattanooga to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans.
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First phase of cleanup at former McLouth Steel site in Trenton, Michigan a ‘cause for celebration‘

The MSC Land Co. LLC has completed a $20 million initial cleanup at the southern portion of the former McLouth Steel site in Trenton, Michigan under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight.
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5 Missouri school districts to receive funding for energy-efficient buses

Five Missouri school districts and a school bus company were awarded $672,540 in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace 18 out-of-date, heavy-emission buses with newer, cleaner buses, including 10 fueled by propane power.
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City of Chester to receive $2.4 million for stormwater improvements

A nearly $2.4 million Environmental Protection Agency grant to the City of Chester, Pa., will help the municipality upgrade its green infrastructure to reduce stormwater overflows.
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EPA Kicks-Off ‘Companies Crushing Pollution’ Video Challenge

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of the “Companies Crushing Pollution” Video Challenge.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes 37 notices in November

There were 37 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in November, according to the Federal Register.
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E&C Announces Additional Details on Second Legislative Hearing Focused on Holding Big Tech Accountable

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced additional details today on the legislative hearing the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold on Thursday, December 9, at 11:30 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, "Holding Big Tech Accountable: Legislation to Build a Safer Internet."
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Rodgers, Latta Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Cybersecurity and Ensure American Leadership in Next Generation Communications Technology

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Republican leader for Communications and Technology Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement on the passing of bipartisan legislation to improve cybersecurity and ensure American leadership in next generation communications technology.
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Leader Rodgers: We need to take this urgent action on fentanyl analogues

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances."
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E&C Leaders Request GAO Examine Issues at DOE Affecting Progress on Reducing Environmental Liabilities

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Full Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Fred Upton (R-MI), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO), ...
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E&C Leaders Request GAO Examine Issues at DOE Affecting Progress on Reducing Environmental Liabilities

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), Oversight and Investigations...
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Hearing on Interagency Proposal to Regulate Fentanyl-Related Substances

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances:"
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Leader Guthrie on the Need to Address Fentanyl-Related Substances to Save Lives

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks in a Health Subcommittee hearing remarks in a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances."
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