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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Members Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) released a Request for Information (RFI) in preparation of the upcoming Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization due by Sept. 30, 2023.
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Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis: Americans Need and Deserve More Transparency Over Their Privacy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce subcommittee hearing titled “Promoting U.S. Innovation and Individual Liberty through a National Standard for Data Privacy."
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Rodgers and Bilirakis to FTC Chair Khan: “You will no longer be able to claim you are taking a non-partisan approach.”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan demanding answers about the recent resignation announcement of Republican FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson.
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Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Revision to Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permits discussed on March 1 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on Feb. 24

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H872-H873 on Feb. 24
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Regan: Funds will 'expand access to clean water and safeguard the environment' in DC

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $11.3 million award to the District of Columbia for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades to expand clean water access.
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Chair Rodgers: “People Should Trust Their Data is Being Protected.”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Promoting U.S. Innovation and Individual Liberty through a National Standard for Data Privacy."
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EPA grant application closes on May 31

ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, HUMAN WELLBEING, AND ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY IN PUGET SOUND grant opened on March 2.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Water Act and Administrative Procedure Act Claims on March 1

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 1

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Deletes Part of Wauconda Sand & Gravel Superfund Site in Illinois from NPL

News Release: CHICAGO (March 1, 2023) –Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the removal of the soil portion of the Wauconda Sand & Gravel Superfund site in Lake County, Illinois from the National Priorities List (NPL). EPA deletes sites- or parts of sites- from the NPL only when no further cleanup is required.
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Squaxin Island Tribe receives EPA approval to administer Clean Water Act programs on reservation and trust lands

News Release: SEATTLE (March 1, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the application from the Squaxin Island Tribe to administer the water quality standards and certification programs under the Clean Water Act. With this approval, the Tribe will assume Clean Water Act authority to manage and ...
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on March 1?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Subcommittee Markup Wrap up: E&C Republicans Advance Solutions to Unleash American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans advanced 9 solutions during an Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee markup and 7 solutions during an Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee yesterday.
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Reps. Hudson and Eshoo Request Information in Preparation for Pandemic Bill Reauthorization

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Members Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) released a Request for Information (RFI) in preparation of the upcoming Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization due by Sept. 30, 2023.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Florida; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference on March 1

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page rule on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Region 4 Announces March 21st Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

News Release: ATLANTA (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 4 communities on March 21, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and speak. EPA Region 4 includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and 6 Tribal Nations.
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Chair Rodgers: “We are Leading Today for American Energy to Build a Prosperous Future”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of nine pieces of legislation.
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Duncan Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup to Unleash American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of nine pieces of legislation.
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Chair Rodgers: We Must Create an Energy System that is Affordable, Reliable, and Secure

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee markup of seven bills.
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