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Congressional subcommittee examines PBM reforms to enhance competition

Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter have announced a hearing focused on the impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) on competition and drug costs.

By NE Washington News | Feb 19, 2025

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Guthrie comments on Lutnick's confirmation as commerce secretary

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky's 2nd District, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, commented on the confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of the Department of Commerce by the U.S. Senate.

By NE Washington News | Feb 18, 2025

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Hearing announced on Biden administration's energy spending

By NE Washington News | Feb 18, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and Congressman Gary Palmer of Alabama announced the first hearing of the 119th Congress for the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations.

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National Energy Dominance Council formed under leadership of Secretaries Wright and Burgum

By NE Washington News | Feb 14, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement regarding the establishment of the National Energy Dominance Council.

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House subcommittee examines role of AI in strengthening US manufacturing

By NE Washington News | Feb 13, 2025

Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade conducted a hearing titled "AI in Manufacturing: Securing American Leadership in Manufacturing and the Next Generation of Technologies" in...

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Congressman Guthrie comments on Kennedy's confirmation as HHS Secretary

By NE Washington News | Feb 13, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a statement following the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Congressmen announce new data privacy working group

By NE Washington News | Feb 12, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and Congressman John Joyce of Pennsylvania announced the formation of a data privacy working group.

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Hearing examines role of artificial intelligence in U.S. manufacturing

By NE Washington News | Feb 12, 2025

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, representing Florida's 12th district and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, addressed attendees at a hearing focused on "AI in Manufacturing: Securing American Leadership in Manufacturing...

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Congressional subcommittee addresses emerging illicit drug threats

By NE Washington News | Feb 7, 2025

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing focused on addressing illicit drug threats.

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Groups urge Congress to pass HALT Fentanyl Act amid opioid crisis

By NE Washington News | Feb 6, 2025

Law enforcement and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, known as H.R. 27.

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House passes HALT Fentanyl Act; seeks permanent classification for related substances

By NE Washington News | Feb 6, 2025

On February 6, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 27, known as the HALT Fentanyl Act, with a vote of 312 to 108.

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Congressman Carter addresses drug threats at subcommittee hearing

By NE Washington News | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Buddy Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered an opening statement at a hearing titled "Combatting Existing and Emerging Illicit Drug Threats."

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House members advocate for HALT Fentanyl Act amid ongoing crisis

By NE Washington News | Feb 5, 2025

In a recent opinion piece published in the Washington Examiner, Representatives Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Bob Latta (OH-05), along with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09), advocated for the passage of H.R. 27, known as...

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Hearing examines future strategies for American energy development

By NE Washington News | Feb 5, 2025

Today, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled "Powering America’s Future: Unleashing American Energy" in Washington, D.C. The session focused on evaluating the current state of the U.S. energy system...

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Congressmen announce hearing on AI's role in future U.S. manufacturing

By NE Washington News | Feb 5, 2025

Today, a hearing was announced by Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida, both key figures in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Subcommittee examines U.S. energy needs amid policy criticisms

By NE Washington News | Feb 5, 2025

Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta addressed the state of America's energy system in a recent hearing titled "Powering America’s Future: Unleashing American Energy."

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Congressman Guthrie comments on Chris Wright's confirmation as Energy Secretary

By NE Washington News | Feb 3, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, representing Kentucky's 2nd District and serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement regarding Chris Wright's confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of the...

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Congressmen announce hearing on combating illicit drug threats

By NE Washington News | Jan 30, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter announced a hearing focused on combating illicit drug threats.

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Subcommittee on Energy schedules first hearing for February 2025

By NE Washington News | Jan 29, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, has announced the first hearing for the 119th Congress.

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Lee Zeldin confirmed as new EPA administrator

By NE Washington News | Jan 29, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, commented on the recent confirmation of Rep. Lee Zeldin by the U.S. Senate as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).