WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced its hearing schedule for the week of February 2. The committee will conduct oversight of the U.S. public health response to seasonal influenza and examine H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act.
On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing reviewing the preparedness and treatment efforts surrounding this year’s flu and exploring ways to improve the overall effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs. In the midst of this year’s severe flu season, members of the subcommittee will examine the relationship between seasonal flu preparedness efforts and our nation’s overall pandemic readiness and response capabilities. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and National Institutes of Health will testify.as they are posted.
On Thursday, the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy will examine H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act, authored by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH). H.R. 212 was written in response to a water emergency in Toledo, Ohio last summer when a significant number of harmful algae blooms appeared in Lake Erie. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and submit a strategic plan to Congress for addressing and managing the risks associated with cynaotoxins in drinking water.as they are posted.
Hearing Details:
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015
10AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Hearing on “Examining the U.S. Public Health Response to Seasonal Influenza"
Thursday, February 5, 2015
10AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy
Hearing on “H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act"
