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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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E&C GOP Leaders Praise Efforts to Bridge Digital Divide as COVID-19 Continues
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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