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News Release: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Senate HELP Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a joint statement today...
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Walden Statement on House Passage of CARES Act

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement after joining his House colleagues to pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to bring much-needed relief to American workers, businesses, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Walden Floor Statement on CARES Act

News Release: The American people expect us to set partisanship aside in times of crisis and do what’s best for our country and for constituents, and that’s what we are doing today.
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Pallone on House Passage of Third Coronavirus Pandemic Response Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed by voice vote H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third major legislation passed by Congress to respond to the coronavirus pandemic...
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Walden Statement on the Senate’s Coronavirus Agreement

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee GOP Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement on the Senate’s bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, urging his colleagues to swiftly pass the measure when it comes to the House.
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Walden Calls on Providers to Offer More Data for Mobile Hotspots During COVID-19

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) applauds wireless service providers for waiving wireless voice and data overage fees and encourages all providers temporarily make as much data available as possible, as quick as possible, to existing devices so families can access mobile broadband at home immediately during this crisis period.
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Applaud Signing of 5G Security and Broadband Mapping Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement today after President Trump signed the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 (S. 893 ) and the Broadband DATA Act (S. 1822) into law...
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Applaud Signing of 5G Security and Broadband Mapping Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee GOP Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee GOP Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) released the following statement today after President Trump signed the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 (S. 893 ) and the Broadband DATA Act (S. 1822 ) into law...
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Pelosi and Senate Democrats are Standing on America’s Air Hose

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Democrats continue to needlessly delay the coronavirus emergency aid package being debated in Congress. Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) responds, calling on Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer to put aside their completely unrelated, partisan, wish list and help the American people.
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House Democrats Introduce Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

News Release: House Democrats today introduced the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, a bold and comprehensive phase three coronavirus response bill that injects more than $2.5 trillion into the American economy.
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We’re Facing Blood Shortages, Giving Blood is Still Safe, Here’s How You Can Help

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our nation’s blood supply is reaching critically low levels. Remember, one donation can save up to three lives. And, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. We can make a difference.
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House Republicans Praise Bicameral Partnership in Making Third COVID-19 Aid Package

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), and six other House Committees Republican leaders released the following statement praising the bicameral partnership to produce a third COVID-19 aid package for the American people.
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Pallone Blasts Trump Administration’s Efforts to Bail Out Oil Industry Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s efforts to include a multi-billion dollar bailout for the oil industry as part of a coronavirus stimulus package...
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Walden and Latta Applaud FCC Decision to Waive E-Rate and Rural Health Care Gift Rules During COVID-19

News Release: Washington, DC - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) comment on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s decision to waive the E-Rate and Rural Health Care program gift rules, which will make it easier for broadband providers to support telehealth and remote learning.
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Walden Statement on Senate Passage of Coronavirus Aid Package

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement after the Senate passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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Pallone Hails Senate Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Pallone is an original co-sponsor of the bill that passed in the House last week and helped draft key provisions, ...
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House Democrats Release Text of Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act

News Release: In advance of House consideration later today, House Democrats have released the text of the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation is expected to be considered on the Floor under suspension of the rules.
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E&C GOP Leaders Applaud House Passage of CFATS Extension

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Republican Leader John Shimkus (R-IL) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan bill by unanimous consent to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (CFATS).
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Pallone Applauds House Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted in favor of passing H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Pallone is an original co-sponsor of the bill and helped draft key provisions, including a...
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E&C Leaders Urge FTC Action on Deceptive Advertising and Dangerous Misinformation on Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Three Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons today urging him to take immediate action to prevent deceptive advertising and dangerous misinformation related to the coronavirus global pandemic.
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