The House Committee on Energy and Commerce announced on Mar. 23 that it will hold two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup during the week of March 25, 2026.
These events address key legislative areas including emergency communications systems, telecommunications policy, and drug threats facing American communities. The full committee markup is set for Wednesday, March 25 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The committee will consider two bills focused on reauthorizing FirstNet and updating the emergency alert system.
On Thursday, March 26 at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will review the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in another hearing held at the same location. Later that day at 2:00 p.m., the Subcommittee on Health will discuss efforts to combat illicit drug threats to protect families and keep communities safe.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee focuses on legislation concerning energy, health care, environmental protection, telecommunications, and consumer issues according to the official website. Over its history, it has influenced policy in areas such as energy innovation, broadband deployment, and pharmaceutical pricing according to the official website.
Standing as one of the oldest committees in Congress according to its official website, it traces its origins back to its formation as the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures in 1795 according to its official website.
