U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce
Recent News About U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce
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House Republicans criticize Department of Energy's new liquefied natural gas study
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has expressed strong opposition to a recent Department of Energy (DOE) study concerning liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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House passes three bipartisan bills to improve US broadband access
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving broadband access across the United States.
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Court rules TikTok must separate from foreign adversary ownership
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from foreign adversary ownership.
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GAO report questions CMS enforcement of Obamacare state funding rules
A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted issues with how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces funding requirements under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
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House Republicans probe alleged antisemitism at J. David Gladstone Institutes
House Republicans are seeking answers from the J. David Gladstone Institutes regarding alleged antisemitic incidents and the institution's response to them.
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Republican leaders demand halt on anti-LNG study amid transition
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, along with Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Morgan Griffith, has sent a letter to Department of...
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Republicans seek GAO review of lab safety at CDC, FDA, NIH
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans have reached out to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for an assessment of laboratory safety programs at key federal health agencies.
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Rodgers urges federal agencies to halt partisan projects
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has addressed letters to five independent federal agencies.
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House Republicans criticize EPA spending on environmental justice grants
In a recent report, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans have scrutinized the Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allocating nearly three billion dollars in taxpayer funds to "environmental justice"...
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House Republicans call for NIH transparency over withheld research results
Republican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have raised concerns over a report suggesting that findings from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research project are being withheld due to political reasons. The issue revolves around research related to hormonal gender treatments for minors.
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House Republicans criticize $900M COVID-19 PR campaign by Biden-Harris Administration
In Washington, D.C., House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans have released a report criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's handling of a $900 million COVID-19 public relations campaign. The investigation, initiated in April 2023, focused on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) management of the campaign.
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Bipartisan leaders request GAO review of DOE isotope program amid reliance concerns
More than a decade has passed since the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) last reviewed the Department of Energy's (DOE) Isotope Program. In light of recent global developments, bipartisan leaders from the Energy and Commerce Committee have called for an updated review.
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Committee leaders voice concerns over TikTok's impact on children's safety
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta have issued a statement following reports that TikTok executives are aware of the platform's potential harm to children.
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Lawmakers demand answers from telecom giants after alleged Chinese hacking
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders have reached out to major telecommunications companies, AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, demanding explanations following recent network breaches. The cyberattacks, linked to hackers associated with the Chinese government, reportedly targeted intelligence collection and may have accessed U.S. wiretapping requests.
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House committee seeks briefing on counterfeit semaglutide products
In a recent communication to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., a bipartisan group of leaders from the House Energy and Commerce Committee has expressed concerns over counterfeit Ozempic and other semaglutide products infiltrating the U.S. medical supply chain. The letter seeks a briefing on this pressing issue.
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FCC decision on Soros-linked fund sparks GOP inquiry
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, alongside 40 Republican colleagues, has questioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman's decision to expedite a media deal. This deal permits the Fund for Policy Reform, associated with Democratic donor George Soros, to acquire over 200 radio stations weeks before the 2024 election.
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Bipartisan effort pushes for stricter health care price transparency
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has expressed concerns over the Biden-Harris administration's enforcement of health care price transparency rules. This follows a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighting issues with the accuracy and completeness of price disclosures by hospitals.
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House Committees question ARPA-H's measures against discrimination in funded research
In Washington, D.C., a letter was sent to Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Director Renee Wegrzyn by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The committees are seeking information on how ARPA-H ensures compliance with Title VI in its funded research projects to maintain an environment free from harassment and discrimination.
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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act heads to President's desk
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced that the Senate has unanimously passed H.R. 7189, the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act. The bill, led by Representative Gus Bilirakis, had previously passed the House unanimously on September 23, 2024. It will now proceed to the President's desk for signing.
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House leaders call for transparency following allegations against top NIH official
In response to recent findings that top National Institutes of Health (NIH) official Dr. Eliezer Masliah falsified research information, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) have issued a statement.