WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced its hearing schedule for the week of April 20. Members will discuss legislative language to create a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce. The committee will also continue its review of the ongoing problem of prescription drug and opioid abuse.
On Thursday, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power will begin its work on legislation to advance the committee’s Architecture of Abundance energy plan. Members will review the 21st Century Workforce Title, which direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs.as they are posted.
Also on Thursday, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will continue its review of prescription drug and heroin abuse. The subcommittee has been working to address this growing crisis for the last year. Academics and other experts will testify about the current treatment options and best practices for those suffering from addiction and abuse.as they are posted.
Hearing Details:
Thursday, April 23, 2015
10 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Hearing on “Title II: 21st Century Workforce"
10:15 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Hearing on “Combatting the Opioid Abuse Epidemic: Professional and Academic Perspectives"
