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News Release: Washington, DC - As COVID-19 continues, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) praise the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Keep Americans Connected pledge and the steps taken by individual private companies to make sure Americans have access to internet during this time.
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Bipartisan E&C Bill to Protect Americans from Suspect Foreign Network Equipment Becomes Law

News Release: Washington, DC - Following President Trump signing the bipartisan Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (H.R. 4998 ) into law to help secure America’s telecommunications supply chain, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement...
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Bipartisan E&C Bill to Protect Americans from Suspect Foreign Network Equipment Becomes Law

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump signing their bipartisan Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (H.R. 4998 ) into law to help secure America’s telecommunications supply chain, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR), and Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement...
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Walden Praises Confirmation of New FERC Commissioner, James Danly

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) praises the confirmation of James Danly, to serve as a commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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Walden Remarks at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Markup on CFATS and HFCs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) prepared remarks at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee markup of two bills on Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
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Pallone Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Markup of CFATS and HFCs Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee markup of H.R. 6160, a bill to extend the authorization for the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS) program, and H.R. 5544, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act...
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Pallone & Doyle Applaud House Passage of Spanberger Secure 5G and Beyond Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 (S. 893 ) by unanimous consent...
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Walden Remarks at a Health Subcommittee Markup on 13 Bills

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) remarks at a Health Subcommittee markup examining 13 health bills, including bipartisan proposals to promote health and increase the safety of medical products.
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Pallone Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of 13 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee markup of 13 bills...
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House Democrats Introduce Families First Coronavirus Response Act

News Release: House Democrats today introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal safety and financial security.
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Walden Urges Colleagues to Work Together to Promote Media Diversity and Public Safety

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivers the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup titled, “Markup of Media Diversity and Public Safety Bills."
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request FDA Briefing on Coronavirus’ Impact on Drug and Medical Supplies

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. asking a series of questions and requesting a briefing on the potential impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could have on the supply of safe drugs and other medical products in the United States.
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Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Markup of CFATS and HFCs Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a markup on Thursday, March 12, at 9 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House...
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Pallone & Schakowsky: Cruise Industry Should Fully Refund Passengers Who Cancel Trips Due to Coronavirus

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all travelers should avoid cruises...
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Pallone Remarks at Markup of C-Band, Public Safety and Media Diversity Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of 11 bills...
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Bipartisan E&C Bill to Improve Broadband Mapping Heads to President’s Desk

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (S.1822 ):
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Pallone & DeFazio Ask Water Utility Companies to Stop Shutting Off Water Service in Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement today urging water utility companies across the country to avoid shutting off water service in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak...
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request FDA Briefing on Coronavirus’ Impact on Drug and Medical Supplies

News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. asking a series of questions and requesting a briefing on the potential impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could have on the supply of safe drugs and other medical products in the United States.
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Health Subcommittee to Mark Up 13 Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a markup on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.
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Communications and Technology Subcommittee to Markup C-Band, Public Safety and Media Diversity Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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 of 11 bills on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.
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