Energy and Commerce Committee Launches New Website

Energy and Commerce Committee Launches New Website

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Sept. 4, 2012. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today unveiled a new website to provide visitors with easy access to the most up-to-date information on the committee’s important work.

“Our new website is a one-stop shop for both the American public and members of the press to easily access the committee’s business, such as hearings and votes, videos, relevant news articles and analyses on issues within the committee’s jurisdiction. It is our longstanding goal to keep Americans well-informed of our efforts to promote job creation, economic growth, and individual freedom," said Chairman Upton.


The new website has many user-friendly features to help the public access timely information related to the issues under the committee’s jurisdiction. The new Subcommittee section aggregates all the information and resources about the committee’s work on pages organized by issue. The Hearings and Votes section will provide details about hearings and markups, and the Committee Calendar conveniently displays event dates, times, and locations on the homepage. The Issues in Focus section will allow visitors to access specialized publications, Powering the Future and The Exam Room, as well as committee reports and analyses. Digital and social media features, including committee videos, can be accessed in the E&C Studio section.

Source: House Committee on Energy and Commerce