WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of September 5.
On Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power will hold a hearing to continue its long-term review of the Federal Power Act to ensure the nation’s grid is equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. The subcommittee will examine the foundations of existing electricity markets, building upon a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Norman Bay requesting information on the current and future state of the markets. Specifically, members will explore FERC’s deregulation of electricity in the 1980s and 1990s and how those changes have shaped the wholesale electricity markets today., and witness testimony will be posted at the same link as available.
On Thursday, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing, continuing its work to improve public health with five bipartisan bills. Members will examine:
* H.R. 1192, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act - Authored by committee member Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX), the legislation would establish a National Clinical Care Commission to evaluate and recommend solutions regarding better coordination and use of federal programs relating to supporting care for people with diabetes and related metabolic syndromes and disorders.
* H.R. 1717, the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act - Authored by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), the bill would revise current reporting for states on underage drinking, directs grant making through SAMSHA, and improves public health surveillance on alcohol use and related conditions in those age 18-20.
* H.R. 1807, the Sickle Cell Disease Research Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2015 - Authored by Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL), the bill would requires HHS to make grants to states to collect data on the prevalence and distribution of sickle cell disease, conduct outreach to improve access to care, and identify strategies to prevent and treat sickle cell disease complications.
* H.R. 3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act - Authored by committee member Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the legislation would require HHS to award grants to improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and enhance federal research on palliative care and increases education and awareness through a national campaign on palliative care.
* H.R. 3952, the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Authored by committee member Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), the measure would direct the CDC to enhance and expand their research and surveillance infrastructure for congenital heart disease. NIH would be required to report on their ongoing research efforts in the field.as they are posted.
Also on Thursday, the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing entitled “Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability." Members will examine ongoing issues associated with rural call completion, and will examine H.R. 2566, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, introduced by Rep. David Young (R-IA), which would require intermediate providers to register with the FCC and comply with the service quality standards set by the FCC.as they are posted.
On Friday, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing entitled “An Examination of Federal Mental Health Parity Laws and Regulations." Members will examine Title VIII of the Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, authored by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Tim Murphy (R-PA), as well as additional mental health and substance use disorder parity laws, and relevant reporting from the president’s task force, and other legislation., and a witness list and testimony will be posted at the same link as they are made available.
Hearing and Meeting Details
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
10 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Hearing on “Federal Power Act: Historical Perspectives "
Thursday, September 8, 2016
10 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Health
Hearing on “Examining Legislation to Improve Public Health "
2 PM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Hearing on “Rural Call Quality and Reliability "
Friday, September 9, 2016
9 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Health
Hearing on “An Examination of Federal Mental Health Parity Laws and Regulations "
