WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of July 13.
On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will discuss ways to strengthen Medicare and ensure that the Medicare Part D program operates more effectively, tax dollars are spent appropriately, and that our nations’ seniors are protected.as they are posted.
Also on Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power will examine pipeline safety and whether the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has progressed, or not, in implementing reforms established under the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011. Seventeen of 42 congressional mandates required under the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 remain incomplete well beyond specified deadlines. In light of recent events, the committee seeks to reexamine PHMSA’s implementation of the reforms congress enacted.as they are posted.
* POSTPONEMENT - The Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing scheduled for Tuesday on “Promoting Broadband Infrastructure Investment" has been postponed. Additional information will be posted here as it is available.
Hearing Details:
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
10 AM (Note - hearing had been previously scheduled for 2PM)
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Hearing on “Medicare Part D: Measures Needed to Strengthen Program Integrity"
10:15 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Hearing on “Oversight of Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 and Related Issues"
