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News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn to request a briefing on the marketing status reporting requirements of generic drugs required by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA).
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Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Briefing on Reporting Requirements for Generic Drugs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn to request a briefing on the marketing status reporting requirements of generic drugs required by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA).
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Democratic Health Leaders Urge Verma to Withdraw Proposals that Increase Health Costs and Kick Thousands Off Coverage

News Release: Bicameral Democratic health leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma today urging the agency to withdraw its proposed policies included in a February proposed rule that would result in higher out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans and thousands of low-income families losing their health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Walden Shares Recommendations to Protect Yourself and Others from Coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- E&C GOP Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) went on “Bill Hemmer Reports" to share updates on the coronavirus and recommendations to mitigate the spread of the virus.
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Walden and Rodgers Applaud Nomination for Consumer Protection Safety Commission Chair

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) applauded President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Nancy Beck as Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
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Pallone on HHS Inspector General Report on Family Separation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today in response to the latest report from the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding the Trump Administration’s creation and handling of the family separation crisis...
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Walden on coronavirus developments: the focus “ought to be on public health needs.”

News Release: Washington, DC - This morning, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) joined New Day on CNN to discuss the latest developments with coronavirus.
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Pallone Blasts EPA’s Update to Transparency Rule

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an update to the Agency’s Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science proposed rule...
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Bicameral Lawmakers Applaud GAO Report on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Efficiency, But Work Remains

News Release: Washington, DC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates the commercial nuclear industry-helping to ensure safe use of nuclear power and other radiological materials.
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Walden: “We’re in this together and your government is with you.”

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) reacted to the emergency supplemental funding package for the coronavirus.
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Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Counterfeit Goods Online

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on “Buyer Beware: Fake and Unsafe Products on Online Marketplaces:"
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Walden Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Hearing on Recycling, Plastic Waste

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered the following opening remarks at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reform: Addressing America’s Plastic Waste Crisis."
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Walden Pushes for Consumer Education at E&C Subcommittee Hearing on Fake Products

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivers opening remarks at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, “Buyer Beware: Fake and Unsafe Products on Online Marketplaces."
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Pallone Remarks at Climate Hearing on America’s Plastic Waste Crisis

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following prepared remarks today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reform: Addressing America’s Plastic Waste Crisis:"
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Walden Joins House GOP Leadership Press Conference on Coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC -E&C GOP Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) along with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Republican Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) held a press conference to provide updates on coronavirus.
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Walden Calls for More Meaningful Discussion of Next Steps to Combat the Opioid Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) remarks on his appreciation for a substance use disorder hearing but expresses disappointment in the “check the box" nature of the hearing titled, “Combating an Epidemic: Legislation to Help Patients with Substance Use Disorders."
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Pallone Assails Nomination of Dr. Nancy Beck to Chair the Consumer Product Safety Commission

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement after President Trump announced last night that he intends to nominate Dr. Nancy Beck as Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
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Walden Stresses Importance of Nuclear Innovation for Energy and Environmental Priorities at E&C Energy Subcommittee Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled, “Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Advanced Nuclear Technology’s Role in a Decarbonized Future."
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Hearing on Opioids and Substance Use Disorder Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing on ““Combatting an Epidemic: Legislation to Help Patients with Substance Use Disorders:"
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Pallone Remarks at Climate Hearing on Advanced Nuclear Technology

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Advanced Nuclear Technology and Its Role in a Decarbonized Future:"
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