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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 environmental leadership. We look forward to building on this legacy with solutions that modernize our pipeline infrastructure, enhance air quality standards and public health, and ensure Americans are free to choose the home appliances that work best for their lives.”

Chair Rodgers also expressed pride in the bipartisan efforts put forth in the Health bills, stating, “Americans are counting on us to deliver on bipartisan solutions that will help improve their health and wellbeing. We’re proud of the hard work that Members both on and off the Energy and Commerce Committee have done to bring forth these proposals to support patients and caregivers across America.”

In addressing the Communications and Technology bills, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of securing communications networks, saying, “In order to win the future, it is vital that our communications networks are secure. Continuing to rely on technology sourced from foreign adversaries jeopardizes people’s homes, schools, hospitals, our financial system, and the military. That is why Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on solutions to remove dangerous equipment from our communications infrastructure and help cement America's technological and economic leadership for generations to come.”

The markup will include consideration of 28 bills covering a wide range of topics such as pipeline safety, air quality standards, healthcare, and technology. The session is open to the public and press, with live streaming available online.

For further information on the markup, individuals can contact Kaitlyn Peterson at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov. Press-related inquiries can be directed to Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov and Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov.