WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of October 5. Additionally, H.R. 702, sponsored by Chairman Emeritus Joe Barton (R-TX), is expected to be on the House Floor next week. The bill lifts the nearly 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports, enjoys broad bipartisan support, and would benefit American workers and lower the price at the pump.
On Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power will examine the administration’s cap and trade rules that seek to fundamentally change the way we generate, transmit, and consume electricity in America. Members will hear testimony from Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. Witness testimony will be posted at the same link as it is available.
Also on Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will continue to examine spectrum needs in the 21st century with a review of the federal government’s allocations and uses of our nation’s airways. Members will examine the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act, authored by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA). This bill works to provide financial incentives for federal users to improve government systems and increase efficiency. Witness testimony will be posted at the same link as it is available.
On Thursday, the Subcommittee on Oversight will investigate Volkswagen’s alleged efforts to circumvent emissions requirements for certain models of diesel engine passenger vehicles. Members will hear testimony from Volkswagen Group of America President and CEO Michael Horn as well as the Environmental Protection Agency.as they are posted.
Also on Thursday, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing to discuss a number of bipartisan bills to address the growing threat of drug abuse.
The bills to be reviewed are:
* H.R. ___, the Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2015
* H.R. ____, the Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2015
* H.R. 2536, the Recovery Enhancement for Addiction Treatment Act
* H.R. 2805, the Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention, Education, and Enforcement Act of 2015
* H.R. 2872, the Opioid Addiction Treatment Modernization Act
* H.R. 3014, the Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2015
* H.R. 3537, the Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015
Majority Memorandum, a witness list, and witness testimony will be available here as they are posted. Electronic copies of the bills can be found online here.
On Friday, the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy will hold a previously postponed hearing that will review and examine the implementation of the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, a bill that the committee helped usher into law during the 112th Congress in 2012.as they are posted.
Hearing Details
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
10 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Hearing on “EPA’s CO2 Regulations for New and Existing Power Plants"
10:15 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Hearing on “Improving Federal Spectrum Systems"
Thursday, October 8, 2015
10 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Oversight
Hearing on “Volkswagen Emissions Cheating Allegations: Initial Questions"
10:15 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Health
Hearing on “Examining Legislative Proposals to Combat our Nation’s Drug Abuse Crisis"
Friday, October 9, 2015
9:00 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy
Hearing on “E-Manifest: An Update on Implementation."
