WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of December 5.
On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing to examine the investment commitments attached to the recently approved Partial Consent Decree in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel" settlement. Members will examine the $2 billion investment Volkswagen is required to make in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, as well as the $2.7 billion to be paid into the NOx Mitigation Trust.and witness testimony will be available at the same link as posted.
On Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing to examine waste and duplication in the USDA Catfish Inspection Program. Members will examine the potential transfer of jurisdiction over catfish from a duplicative program at the USDA back to the FDA.as they are posted.
On Thursday, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a hearing to examine the fast-growing sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The hearing will give members an opportunity to examine the potential growth of the industry, the state regulations guiding it, and the health and safety of fans and participants.as they are posted.
Hearing Details
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
10 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Hearing on “Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Settlement: Questions Concerning ZEV Program Implementation"
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
10 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Health
Hearing on “Waste and Duplication in the USDA Catfish Inspection Program"
Thursday, December 8, 2016
10 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
Hearing on “Mixed Martial Arts: Issues and Perspectives"