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News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) made the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Susan W. Brooks. Rep. Brooks serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is a member of the Communications and Technology, the Health, and the Oversight and Investigations subcommittees.

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Democratic Committee Leaders Question Secretary Azar About Damning Internal Memo from CMS Administrator
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), and Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar raising questions over a newly unveiled memo that includes internal analysis on the harmful impacts of Trump Administration policy changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Legislation to Keep Kids & Consumers Safe from Dangerous Products
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee legislative hearing on “Keeping Kids and Consumers Safe from Dangerous Products:"
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Pallone Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Hearing on Nuclear Waste Cleanup Bills
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee legislative hearing entitled, “Cleaning Up Communities: Options for the Storage and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel:"
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Health Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Medicaid Funding in the U.S. Territories
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 hearing on Thursday, June 20, at 10:30 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Strengthening Health Care in the U.S. Territories for Today and Into the Future."

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E&C to Hold Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Administration Efforts to Roll Back CAFE & Tailpipe Emissions Standards
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Environment and Climate Change Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the two subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on Thursday, June 20, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell...

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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Briefings on Ongoing Threat Posed by Fentanyl from Six Federal Agencies
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent letters to six federal agencies today requesting briefings on the illicit flow of fentanyl into American communities as part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the public health threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid.
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Briefings on Ongoing Threat Posed by Fentanyl from Six Federal Agencies
News Release: A bipartisan group of Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent letters to six federal agencies today requesting briefings on the illicit flow of fentanyl into American communities as part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the public health threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid.

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Walden Remarks at Hearing on “Keeping Kids and Consumers Safe from Dangerous Products”
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on “Keeping Kids and Consumers Safe from Dangerous Products."
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O&I Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Trump Administration’s Attacks on Title X Family Planning Program
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 19, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Protecting Title X and Safeguarding Quality Family Planning Care."

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Pallone Remarks at Energy Subcommittee Hearing with FERC Commissioners
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Oversight of FERC: Ensuring Its Actions Benefit Consumers and the Environment:"
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Energy Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing on Pipeline Safety Bills
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) announced today that the Energy Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday, June 19, at 10:30 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building on pipeline safety proposals. The hearing is entitled, “Legislative Solutions to Make Our Nation’s Pipelines Safer."
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Surprise Billing Legislative Hearing
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on, “No More Surprises: Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills:"

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No More Surprises: E&C Examines how to Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) is working to protect patients from surprise medical bills. Walden has drafted bipartisan legislation with Chairman Frank Pallone to shield families across the country from these harmful, unexpected medical bills and...

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E&C Announces Hearing on Administration Efforts to Roll Back CAFE & Tailpipe Emission Standards on June 20
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Environment and Climate Change Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the two subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on Thursday, June 20, on the Trump Administration’s efforts to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and carbon pollution regulations from light duty cars and trucks.

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Pallone Remarks at Oversight & Investigations Hearing with Bipartisan Group of Former EPA Administrators
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks today at an Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Critical Mission: Former Administrators Address the Direction of the EPA:"

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Walden Remarks at Hearing on “Critical Mission: Former Administrators Address the Direction of the EPA”
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Critical Mission: Former Administrators Address the Direction of the EPA."

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Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing on Dangerous Consumer Products
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing on legislation to address hazards found in everyday products...
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Pallone Statement on FCC Robocalls Ruling
News Release: “I’m glad the FCC took action to allow more blocking of robocalls, but I’m disappointed the Commission’s ruling doesn’t ensure consumers don’t foot the bill for stopping these calls. Consumers should not have to pay one cent more of their hard-earned money to get rid of these illegal and unwanted calls. The Committee will markup consumer-focused legislation soon to stop the robocall epidemic."
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Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing on Nuclear Waste Cleanup Bills
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Thursday, June 13, at 10 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building on nuclear waste cleanup. The hearing is entitled, “Cleaning Up Communities: Ensuring Safe Storage and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel."

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