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House passes TICKET Act aimed at fairer online ticket marketplace

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3950, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, by a vote of 388 - 24. This significant legislative move was lauded by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL).

House passes eight innovation, data, and commerce bills

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

This week, the House of Representatives passed eight bills from the House Energy and Commerce Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee. The legislation aims to increase price transparency in ticketing, promote resilient supply chains, enhance product safety standards, among other things. Following the passage in the House, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued several statements.

EcoHealth Alliance faces suspension over alleged misconduct: Congressional leaders respond

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the 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) issued a joint statement. This followed the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) announcement regarding the suspension and proposed debarment of EcoHealth Alliance from receiving federal funding.

Carter criticizes EPA's regulatory agenda at budget hearing

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled “The Fiscal Year 2025 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.” Carter, who represents a district in southeast Georgia with over 100 miles of coastline, the Okefenokee Swamp, and thriving forestlands, voiced concerns about the EPA's regulatory agenda and its potential impact on manufacturing.

Chair Rodgers criticizes Biden's EPA budget and regulatory policies

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered her opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials hearing. The hearing was titled "The Fiscal Year 2025 Environmental Protection Agency Budget."

House passes National Telecommunications Information Administration Reauthorization Act

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4510, the National Telecommunications Information and Administration Reauthorization Act on May 15, 2024. The legislation was led by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA).

Subcommittee Chair Latta addresses concerns over NTIA's budget

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) addressed the subcommittee hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2025 National Telecommunications and Information Administration Budget."

Chair McMorris Rodgers addresses NTIA budget and broadband regulation concerns

By NE Washington News | May 15, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled “The Fiscal Year 2025 National Telecommunications and Information Administration Budget.”

1 gas station in cities throughout Stevens County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 11

By NE Washington News | May 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Okanogan County in week ending May 11

By NE Washington News | May 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Okanogan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

E&C Republican leaders question EPA over distribution of GGRF grants

By NE Washington News | May 14, 2024

In a recent letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Reagan, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) have sought answers regarding the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants recently awarded.

Rodgers criticizes FERC's new transmission rule for escalating energy costs

By NE Washington News | May 14, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has voiced her concerns over the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) final transmission rule, which she believes will escalate costs for Americans nationwide.

Health Subcommittee markup of 23 bills announced by Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie

By NE Washington News | May 14, 2024

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...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stevens County in week ending May 11?

By NE Washington News | May 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

US bans Russian uranium imports, revives domestic nuclear fuel production

By NE Washington News | May 13, 2024

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.

Rodgers responds to HHS rule: Advocates for Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act

By NE Washington News | May 13, 2024

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.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stevens County in week ending May 11?

By NE Washington News | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Bipartisan draft legislation to sunset Section 230 unveiled by Energy and Commerce Leaders

By NE Washington News | May 12, 2024

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...

Which former NE Washington News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By NE Washington News | May 12, 2024

This former NE Washington News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.