Pallone Announces E&C Subcommittee Vice Chairs

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Pallone Announces E&C Subcommittee Vice Chairs

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 9, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced the six subcommittee vice chairs for the 117th Congress:

* Subcommittee on Communications and Technology - Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)

* Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce - Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)

* Subcommittee on Energy - Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA)

* Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change - Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA)

* Subcommittee on Health - Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD)

* Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations - Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA)

“Today, I’m proud to announce six outstanding and proven leaders to serve as the vice chairs of our six subcommittees. This experienced team stands ready to meet the moment and push an ambitious agenda to build back better with the Biden Administration," Pallone said. “Together, we will tackle the challenges of the pandemic, lower health care and prescription drug costs, address the urgent threat of climate change, rebuild our economy by modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, and protect consumers."

In January, Committee Democrats elected Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) as Vice Chair of the full Committee.

Source: House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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