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Health Subcommittee markup of 23 bills announced by Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) have announced a subcommittee markup of 23 bills. The chairs stated, “Strengthening the American health care system—particularly for those most in need—has been a bipartisan goal of this Committee.” They expressed their commitment to advancing legislation that extends Americans’ access to telehealth services, strengthens and preserves Medicaid, encourages innovation for children with rare diseases, and promotes the health and wellbeing of the...
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US bans Russian uranium imports, revives domestic nuclear fuel production
Washington, D.C. — House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have announced the enactment of H.R. 1042, a legislation to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States.
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Rodgers responds to HHS rule: Advocates for Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has issued a statement in response to a recent rule announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule aims to prevent federally funded programs from denying care based on discriminatory metrics.
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Bipartisan draft legislation to sunset Section 230 unveiled by Energy and Commerce Leaders
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) have revealed a bipartisan draft legislation to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The leaders expressed their intent in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, outlining that the legislation aims to motivate Congress and stakeholders to collaborate over the next 18 months to evaluate and enact a new legal framework. This framework would facilitate free speech and innovation while also encouraging companies to responsibly manage their...
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Rep. Weber addresses rural broadband in opening remarks at Bakersfield hearing
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Vice Chair Randy Weber (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a field hearing in Bakersfield, California. The hearing was titled "Perspectives From the Fields: the State of Rural Broadband in America.”
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House committee chairs urge EPA to reject CARB's emissions regulation
On May 10, 2024, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) submitted a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The correspondence outlined their concerns about the potential impact of new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations on the rail sector.
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E&C Republicans question ASPR over Strategic National Stockpile mismanagement
In a recent letter addressed to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), 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 raised concerns about ASPR's handling of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
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House committee seeks legal basis for HHS's redaction of sexual misconduct names
In a recent development, key members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have asked Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to provide the legal basis for HHS's decision to redact or hide the names of researchers found guilty of sexual misconduct. The request was made in a letter penned by Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Representative August...
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E&C Republicans question EPA over $600 million environmental justice grants
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) have raised concerns over the potential misuse of $600 million from the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. The two representatives have written to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting a briefing on the matter.
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Subcommittee Chair Griffith Opening Remarks at Hearing on Ideological Bias at NPR
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his concerns at a subcommittee hearing titled “Examining Accusations of Ideological Bias at NPR, a Taxpayer Funded News Entity” regarding NPR's alleged ideological bias and lack of viewpoint diversity. Griffith mentioned the absence of NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, who declined to appear at the hearing. He referred to allegations made by NPR's longtime business editor, Uri Berliner, criticizing the network for its progressive viewpoints and lack of diversity in...
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Statement by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair on Oversight of Gain of Function Research Policy Update
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed concerns about the Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential. She criticized the White House Office of Science and Technology's new guidance, stating, "Regardless of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, our investigations have revealed the federal government's deeply inadequate oversight of biomedical research involving risky gain-of-function experiments."
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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing with FCC Postponed
Washington D.C. — The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology has postponed its hearing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that was previously scheduled for May 7, 2024.The hearing, which was set to consider the FCC’s budget and hold the Biden administration accountable on behalf of the American people, has been delayed to a later date as indicated by the Chair.The hearings, when rescheduled, will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. For inquiries regarding...
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Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Health Subcommittee Hearing with Key FDA Center Directors
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie have announced a hearing titled "Check Up: Examining FDA Regulation of Drugs, Biologics, and Devices." In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie emphasized the importance of engaging with key FDA officials to understand the successes and challenges within the agency. They highlighted the need for transparency to rebuild public trust in government health agencies.The Subcommittee on Health hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:30 AM ET in...
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House Committee to Hold Field Hearing on Rural Broadband in Bakersfield
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta have announced a hearing titled “Perspectives from the Fields: The State of Rural Broadband in America.”“Fast, reliable internet has become a vital part of people’s every day lives. From education and accessing health care to cutting edge agriculture technology that is helping feed the world, more and more of these activities are utilizing the internet, making connectivity foundational to success. It continues to be our mission to ensure that...
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House Committee Launches Investigation into Allegations of Bias at NPR
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) have initiated an investigation into allegations of political bias at NPR, a taxpayer-funded public radio organization. The Committee has requested NPR CEO Katherine Maher to appear before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for a hearing on May 8, 2024.In a letter addressed to Maher, the Chairs expressed their concerns about the direction of...
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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on the Department of Energy’s BudgetEnergy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her views at the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing regarding the Department of Energy's budget for Fiscal Year 2025.Rodgers highlighted the historical achievements of the United States in the energy sector, stating, "For decades, America has led the way." She emphasized the importance of free market principles and entrepreneurship in shaping the country's energy landscape.However, Rodgers criticized the Biden administration's approach, accusing them of undermining...
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House Committee to Hold Hearing on Alleged Ideological Bias at NPR
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith have announced an oversight hearing to address accusations of ideological bias at NPR, a taxpayer-funded news entity.In a statement, Chairs Rodgers and Griffith expressed their concerns, stating, “NPR is entrusted with Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars. Serious allegations from a then-senior editor who spent decades at NPR reveal NPR engages in viewpoint discrimination and ideological bias that caters to a narrow, leftwing audience.”...
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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened a hearing on the Change Healthcare Cyberattack with strong words directed at the company's CEO, Mr. Witty. She expressed her disappointment at the company's initial refusal to testify, emphasizing the importance of protecting users in light of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.Rodgers highlighted the critical role Change Healthcare plays in the healthcare system, processing billions of medical claims annually. She underscored the significant responsibility that comes with overseeing such a vital...
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Subcommittee Chair Duncan Comments on Department of Energy’s Budget
House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) highlighted the Department of Energy's crucial national security responsibilities and oversight of energy-related programs during a recent hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget. Duncan emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Department acts responsibly as stewards of taxpayer resources and sticks to its core mission.Regarding President Biden's energy policies, Duncan criticized what he referred to as the administration's "war on American energy," stating that it has...
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Oversight Subcommittee Chair Griffith Calls for Tighter Regulation in Covid Research Funding
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith expressed his concerns and calls for tighter regulations in Covid research funding during a hearing with EcoHealth Alliance CEO Peter Daszak. Griffith emphasized the need for increased oversight and transparency in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Griffith highlighted the importance of understanding the origins of the pandemic and the roles played by organizations such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and EcoHealth Alliance. He stated, "It is...