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Chairs Rodgers, Smith Lead Members in Urging CMS to Provide Transparency to Patients in Coverage Determination Process

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) led members of their committees in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare...


EPA Seeks Public Input on Re-evaluation of the Cleanup Plan for Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund Site

News Release: NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing an opportunity for public input on changes to the cleanup plan to address contaminated soil and debris at the Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund site in South Plainfield, New Jersey. EPA has prepared a document called an Explanation of Significant Differences to summarize the changes and the reasons for them.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability on July 14

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Addition of Diisononyl Phthalate Category; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting on July 14

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz Statement on Bay Settlement

News Release: For Immediate Release Contact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz Statement on Bay Settlement PHILADELPHIA, (July 12, 2023) – In a court filing today, EPA and plaintiffs asked for dismissal of a 2020 lawsuit in which plaintiffs claim EPA violated the Clean Water Act by failing to hold Pennsylvania accountable for not meeting commitments to reduce pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.


Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on July 14 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Launches Historic $20 Billion in Grant Competitions to Create National Clean Financing Network as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON (July 14, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for $20 billion across two grant competitions under the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, an Inflation Reduction Act program central to President Biden’s ...


Chairs Rodgers, Smith Lead Members in Urging CMS to Provide Transparency to Patients in Coverage Determination Process

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) led members of their committees in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare...


The Law is Clear

News Release: Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Must Appoint NIH IC Directors


House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 121 press releases in April

There were 121 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in April.


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Markup of 17 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 17 bills.


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Subcommittee Markup of 17 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 17 bills.


Subcommittee Markup Recap: E&C Advances Bills to Improve our Nation’s Response to Substance Use Disorder and Public Health Threats

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a subcommittee markup today, the Subcommittee on Health advanced solutions for the American people that will provide crucial support for individuals who need help recovering from substance use disorder, combat the fentanyl crisis, ensure our nation is better prepared against all forms of hazards and public health security threats, and bolster health care for vulnerable populations.


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Subcommittee Markup of 17 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 17 bills.



Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Markup of 17 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 17 bills.


Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference discussed on July 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Coso Junction PM-10 Planning Area; California on July 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Oklahoma; Revisions to Air Pollution Control Rules on July 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Johnson on Ensuring America Leads on Affordable & Reliable Vehicles and Fuels

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee markup of three bills.