News from 2023


E&C Republicans Condemn Granholm for Pro-CCP Comments, Demand She Testify Immediately

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC), and Environment, Manufacturing, & ...


Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 15

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Applauds VA Coverage of Alzheimer’s Drug, Urges CMS to Reconsider

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of a Veterans Health Administration policy to cover a key treatment for Alzheimer's Disease that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):


Rodgers Joins Scalise in Introducing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-MO), in introducing H.R. 1, ...


E&C Republicans Condemn Granholm for Pro-CCP Comments, Demand She Testify Immediately

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC), and Environment, Manufacturing, & ...


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Release of Draft Policy Assessment for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards on March 15

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Various Fragrance Components in Pesticide Formulations; Tolerance Exemption on March 13

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


E&C Committee Probes NIH for Failing to Convene Scientific Management Review Board

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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) today, in a letter to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing...


Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting on March 13

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


E&C Committee Presses NIH for Information into Misallocated Funds and Grants that May Harm Agency Regulations

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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) today, in a letter to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing...


BLB2 and AMR3 Proteins in Potato; Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on March 14 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards; Correction discussed on March 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Cargill, Inc., Blair Facility on March 15

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


E&C Committee Presses NIH for Information into Misallocated Funds and Grants that May Harm Agency Regulations

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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) today, in a letter to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing...


E&C Committee Probes NIH for Failing to Convene Scientific Management Review Board

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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) today, in a letter to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing...


Modified Potato Acetolactate Synthase (StmALS) in Potato; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on March 15 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairs Rodgers, Bilirakis Announce Hearing on Protecting NIL Rights for College Athletes

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today announced a subcommittee hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) titled “Taking the Buzzer Beater to the Bank: Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights."



Environmental Protection Agency discusses White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notice of Charter Renewal on March 15

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


E&C Republicans Press NIH for Information on Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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) sent a letter today to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing the duties of Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This inquiry follows up an August 2022 letter to NIH regarding its handling of sexual harassment complaints.