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Republicans Request Study on China's Potential Exploitation of NIH Research
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, along with Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith, have penned a letter to Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Gene Dodaro. In the letter, they call for an examination of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) safeguards against national security threats and unethical research practices, especially those involving China.“We write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examine the extent to...
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Announce Field Hearing in Port Arthur on Biden’s LNG Export Ban Energy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan have revealed plans for a field hearing in Port Arthur, Texas, centered around President Biden's LNG export ban. The hearing, titled “Biden’s LNG Export Ban: How Rush-to-Green Politics Hurts Local Communities and U.S. Energy Security,” aims to shed light on the impacts of such policies on communities like Port Arthur.In a statement, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers emphasized the significance of the energy industry for local economies and...
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Condemn DOE’s New Building Codes
Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have expressed strong opposition to the Department of Energy's (DOE) new building codes, which they believe will worsen the housing affordability crisis.The legislators sent a letter to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, criticizing the new energy codes as a move that will not improve people's lives or the environment. Rodgers stated, "Rather than improve people’s lives and the environment, this latest...
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Republicans in Energy & Commerce Committee Call for NIH to Submit Early SARS-CoV-2 Sequences to GenBank
"Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans are pressing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide the files of all SARS-CoV-2 submissions to GenBank prior to January 10, 2020. This request comes after the revelation of the earliest known SARS-CoV-2 sequence released outside of China, raising concerns about transparency regarding the origins of COVID-19.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...
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Chair Rodgers Urges Support for Bill to Protect America's Energy Legacy
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has urged fellow lawmakers to support H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act, in order to protect America's energy legacy from threats posed by recent EPA policies. Speaking on the House Floor, Chair Rodgers highlighted the importance of the bill, which aims to repeal the EPA's green bank slush fund and prevent the imposition of a tax on natural gas.Chair Rodgers expressed gratitude to the bill sponsor, Energy and Commerce Republican Gary Palmer (R-AL), stating, "I want to thank the...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Seeks Further Information in Maui Wildfires Investigation
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is diligently pursuing further information regarding the investigation of the Maui wildfires that occurred in August 2023. In a recent communication to Hawaiian Electric CEO Shelee Kimura, Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith, and Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan have sought clarification on testimony and documents provided to the Committee.Chair Rodgers, Chair Griffith, and Chair Duncan stated, “We appreciate your testimony...
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Rodgers and Barrasso Criticize International Energy Agency for Abandoning Energy Security Mission
Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member John Barrasso have criticized the International Energy Agency (IEA) for deviating from its core mission of promoting energy security.According to the lawmakers, the IEA has been undermining energy security by discouraging sufficient investment in energy supplies and no longer providing policymakers with balanced assessments of energy and climate proposals. Instead, they believe the agency has become an "energy transition cheerleader."Rodgers and...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers Speaks Out Against FDA's Proposed Rule on Diagnostic Tests
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers expressed her concerns at a Health Subcommittee hearing regarding the FDA's proposed rule that could impact access to reliable diagnostic tests, particularly for children and patients with rare diseases.Rodgers highlighted the importance of innovation in biomedical technology and the challenges faced by regulatory and reimbursement obstacles that hinder patient access to care. She criticized the FDA for failing to recognize the vital role of laboratory testing and its impact on patients, doctors, and...
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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on U.S. Center for SafeSportEnergy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of young athletes during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing in Washington D.C. Rodgers stated, “Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our children.” She highlighted the trust placed in coaches and school administrators to protect children when they are practicing and competing in sports they love.Rodgers expressed her disgust and heartbreak over the abuses suffered by young Olympic gymnasts, stating, “What these young...
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Subcommittee Chair Griffith Advocates for Athlete Safety at U.S. Center for SafeSport Oversight Hearing
House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) emphasized the importance of athlete safety at a recent subcommittee hearing on ensuring athletes are protected from abuse.Griffith highlighted the significance of organized athletics in the country, stating, “Sport is instrumental in helping to teach young people the values of teamwork and self-esteem.” He noted that millions of children participate in youth sports leagues, dedicating countless hours to mastering their chosen sports.Referencing the establishment of the U.S....
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E&C Launches Bipartisan Oversight Inquiry into Organ Transplant Contractor and Implementation of Bipartisan Reforms
The Energy and Commerce Committee has initiated a bipartisan inquiry into the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the implementation of new reforms aimed at improving the organ procurement and transplantation system in the United States. Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., along with other Committee leaders, are leading the effort to ensure the proper implementation of the Securing the U.S. Procurement and Transplantation Network Act.In a key letter excerpt, the Committee emphasized the importance of addressing errors and...
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Chairs Rodgers and Carter Criticize Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandates
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter have expressed strong opposition to President Biden's electric vehicle mandates. In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of a rule requiring two-thirds of new vehicles to be electric by 2032, Rodgers and Carter released a statement condemning the decision.Rodgers and Carter criticized the administration for pushing a "rush-to-green agenda that forces Americans to drive unaffordable, less...
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Rodgers and Pallone Celebrate House Passage of Legislation to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., (D-NJ) expressed their satisfaction after the House passed H.R. 7520, the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, with a vote of 414 - 0. In a joint statement, they emphasized the importance of the legislation in preventing data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive personal information to foreign adversaries."Today’s overwhelming vote sends a clear message that we will not allow our adversaries to undermine American national security...
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Republicans Request Audit of Unused Mental Health Funding
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, along with Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie, and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith, have sent a letter to U.S. Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Gene Dodaro requesting an audit. The audit aims to examine how the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has handled approximately $8 billion in COVID-19 supplemental funding and nearly $1 billion in new funds for the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Program.The Chairs...
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Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Rodgers Leads Markup of 28 Bills
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened the Full Committee markup of 28 bills by emphasizing the importance of the legislation in improving the lives of the American people. She commended her colleagues for their hard work on the bills, stating, “The breadth of solutions we’re considering is just the latest example of the Energy and Commerce Committee working together to deliver real results for the American people.”The Committee's focus included securing America's communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, with Chair Rodgers...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Announces Markup of 28 Bills
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has announced a Full Committee markup scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The Committee will be considering legislation from various subcommittees covering Energy, Climate, Grid Security, Environment, Manufacturing, Critical Materials, Health, and Communications and Technology.Regarding the upcoming markup, Chair Rodgers stated, “The Energy and Commerce Committee has a rich history of enacting solutions that improve people’s livelihoods and freedom, all while maintaining America’s global energy and...
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Chairs Rodgers and Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing on U.S. Center for SafeSportEnergy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith have announced an upcoming hearing focused on evaluating safety measures to protect athletes at all levels. The hearing, titled "Timeout: Evaluating Safety Measures Implemented to Protect Athletes," aims to address challenges in implementing safety measures provided by the SafeSport program.In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Griffith emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes, stating, “We must...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Regulation of Diagnostic Tests
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie have announced a subcommittee hearing focusing on the regulation of diagnostic tests. The hearing, titled "Evaluating Approaches to Diagnostic Test Regulation and the Impact of the FDA’s Proposed Rule," aims to address the implications of the FDA's proposed rule on lab developed tests and alternative regulatory approaches.In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie expressed concerns about the FDA's proposed rule, highlighting the potential negative impact...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Applauds Passage of H.R. 7521
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her support for the passage of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which received a strong bipartisan vote of 352-65 in the House today.In a statement, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "H.R. 7521 is the result of diligent and bipartisan efforts to protect Americans’ data and address the serious national security threat posed by our enemies. Applications controlled by foreign adversaries can be...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Urges Action to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Exploiting American Users
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers took to the House Floor to voice her support for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. In her remarks, Rodgers emphasized the threat posed by foreign adversaries, particularly highlighting the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) exploitation of popular applications like TikTok.Rodgers stated, “Foreign adversaries, like the Chinese Communist Party, pose the greatest national security threat of our time," underscoring the seriousness of the issue at hand. She pointed out how...