U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce
Recent News About U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce
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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.
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House passes nine health bills aimed at improving public health
The House of Representatives has passed nine health bills, aiming to improve the wellbeing of Americans. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her gratitude for the bipartisan support these bills received.
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Resolution aims to end EPA's new tailpipe emissions rule
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.J. Res 136, a resolution aimed at ending the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent tailpipe emissions rule. Her remarks emphasized opposition to what she described as an overreach by the Biden-Harris administration.
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House subcommittee chair criticizes current practices at Federal Trade Commission
Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “Federal Trade Commission Practices: A Discussion on Past Versus Present.”
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House subcommittee scrutinizes increased budget allocation for Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “Holding the Biden-Harris EPA Accountable for Radical Rush-to-Green Spending."
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House committees seek information on anti-semitism measures in educational grants
Washington, D.C. — In a new letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) and House Committee on Education and the Workforce (E&W) issued a request for documentation related to the Committees’ ongoing investigation into how the department is preventing and responding to antisemitism at grantee institutions.
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McMorris Rodgers critiques current direction of Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Federal Trade Commission Practices: A Discussion on Past Versus Present.”