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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Announce Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s LNG Export Ban
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have announced a subcommittee hearing titled "Politics Over People: How Biden’s LNG Export Ban Threatens America’s Energy and Economic Security." The hearing will address the concerns surrounding the Biden administration's indefinite pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and its potential impact on American energy security, jobs, and the economy.In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Duncan expressed their belief...
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Express Concerns Over Use of Wartime Authority to Subsidize Energy Industries
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan have raised concerns regarding the Department of Energy (DOE) and President Biden's use of a wartime statute to subsidize favored energy industries. In a letter addressed to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the committee chairs questioned the use of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies to support the Biden administration's rush-to-green agenda.The DOE recently announced the allocation of $169 million for nine projects aimed at...
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Chairs Rodgers and Bilirakis Press China-Based Online Marketplaces on Potential Data Privacy and Human Rights Violations
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have raised concerns over data privacy and security risks, counterfeit products, and human rights abuses on China-based e-commerce marketplaces. These marketplaces, including TikTok, TaoBao, Pinduoduo, Temu, Alibaba, AliExpress, and Shein, have gained popularity in the U.S.The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mandates that all Chinese tech companies grant access to user information, which raises serious concerns about data privacy...
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E&C Republicans Raise Concerns Over NTIA Allowing States to Regulate Broadband Rates
Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta, along with 14 other committee Republicans, have expressed their concerns to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) decision to allow states to regulate broadband rates under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.In a letter addressed to Assistant Secretary Davidson, the committee...
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E&C Republicans Send Follow Up Letter to FDA Regarding Foreign Drug Inspection Program
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie, and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith, on behalf of the Health and Oversight Republicans, have sent a follow-up letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf. The letter addresses a previous request for information regarding the FDA's foreign drug inspection program and comes in the context of the committee's efforts to address drug shortages. The FDA has yet to respond to the committee's request.In the...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Washington, D.C. — In a significant step towards finding treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has passed the bipartisan Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. The legislation aims to provide hope to the one million Americans affected by this debilitating disease.House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) expressed their appreciation for the passage of the bill. They highlighted the...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Discusses American AI Leadership and Innovation
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) emphasized the importance of maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) during today's Full Committee hearing. In her opening remarks, she stated, "To win the future, America—not China—must remain the global leader in artificial intelligence."Chair Rodgers highlighted the unique position of the United States in fostering responsible AI usage to improve living standards, protect data privacy, and create more opportunities for American citizens. She noted, "There is no better place...
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Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan SUPPORT Act Reauthorization
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) are celebrating the passage of H.R.4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act of 2023. The bill, led by Subcommittee Chair Guthrie and Rep. Anne Kuster (D-NH), passed the House with an overwhelming majority vote of 386 to 37.Chair Rodgers expressed her gratitude to Subcommittee Chair Guthrie for his leadership on this important bipartisan legislation. She highlighted the bill's aim to offer hope to those battling...
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Chair Rodgers: Health Care Price Transparency Will Make a Meaningful Difference for Patients
Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her enthusiasm for the passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act during a press conference hosted by House Republican Leadership. The act aims to drive down the price of healthcare for patients through increased price transparency.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers highlighted the significance of price transparency, stating that it is something that 95 percent of Americans support. She emphasized that the act empowers patients and employers to make informed decisions...
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Chair Rodgers Remarks on the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of her bill, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act. The bill aims to strengthen the energy and national security of the United States by prohibiting imports of enriched uranium produced by Russia.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of American leadership in nuclear energy and technology for the country's economic and national security. She highlighted the urgent security threat posed by America's reliance on Russia's supply of...
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Commend House Passage of Bill to End America’s Reliance on Russian Uranium
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have praised the passage of H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act. The bill, which aims to end America's reliance on Russian uranium, passed the House with a bipartisan voice vote.In a joint statement, Chair Rodgers and Chair Duncan emphasized the importance of reducing America's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. They highlighted that currently, more than 20 percent of the fuel used by U.S....
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Chair Rodgers Touts Landmark Lower Costs, More Transparency Act on House Floor
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) took to the House Floor to highlight the importance of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the need to address the exorbitant costs and complexities of the healthcare system.Chair Rodgers began by acknowledging the struggles faced by real patients who have been burdened by the lack of transparency in the healthcare system. She shared stories of patients who were billed significantly higher amounts than initially quoted and...
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House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Lower Health Care Costs and Increase Transparency
The House of Representatives has passed a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, was led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill in lowering health care costs and providing...
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Griffith: 'The U.S. should not be solely reliant on the Chinese for any sector'
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said the United States should not be depending on any resources from China.
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E&C Republicans Press NIH for Information on Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints
E&C Republicans Press NIH for Information on Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints
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Rodgers Joins Scalise in Introducing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
Rodgers Joins Scalise in Introducing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
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Chairs Rodgers, Bilirakis Announce Hearing on Protecting NIL Rights for College Athletes
Chairs Rodgers, Bilirakis Announce Hearing on Protecting NIL Rights for College Athletes
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Chair Rodgers Applauds VA Coverage of Alzheimer’s Drug, Urges CMS to Reconsider
Chair Rodgers Applauds VA Coverage of Alzheimer’s Drug, Urges CMS to Reconsider
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Chair Rodgers Demands EPA Reverse Its Effort to Shut Down American Power Plants
Chair Rodgers Demands EPA Reverse Its Effort to Shut Down American Power Plants
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E&C Health Subcommittee Calls HHS Secretary to Testify on President’s Outrageous Budget Request
E&C Health Subcommittee Calls HHS Secretary to Testify on President’s Outrageous Budget Request