News from July 2023


Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup on 15 Health Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to consider 15 pieces of legislation recently approved by the Subcommittee on Health.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Draft Guidance for the Evaluation of Products for Claims Against Viruses; Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on July 17

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan in Newsweek on Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership

News Release: Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) recently wrote in Newsweek on why America must regain its position as the global leader in nuclear energy. Don’t miss key excerpts from his op-ed below.


Rodgers, Pallone, Capito, Carper Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort Urging NRC to Establish Useable Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing Framework

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), along with Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE), today led 20 senators and 44 House...


National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Primary Copper Smelting discussed on July 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Illinois; NAAQS Update on July 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S.”

News Release: E&C is Holding Sec. Becerra Accountable for the Unaccompanied Child Crisis



Environmental Protection Agency discusses Availability of the Draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS) and Related Salts on July 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA grant application closes on Sept. 15

Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Opportunity to Advance Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities (SOAR) grant opened on July 25.


EPA offers new grant application process starting July 25

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT GRANTS grant opened on July 25.


Air Plan Revisions; California; Placer County Air Pollution Control District; General Permit Requirements, New Source Review discussed on July 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; DTE River Rouge on July 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; DTE River Rouge on July 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on July 25?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Unveil Draft Legislation to Modernize and Expand U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today unveiled draft legislation, the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2023, which will help unleash clean, affordable American energy.


Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of Six Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup on Thursday, July 27, 2023, to consider six pieces of legislation recently approved by the Communications and Technology Subcommittee and the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee.


Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of Six Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup on Thursday, July 27, 2023, to consider six pieces of legislation recently approved by the Communications and Technology Subcommittee and the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee.


Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Praise Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Organ Donations

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) offered the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2544, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, unanimously.


Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Unveil Draft Legislation to Modernize and Expand U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today unveiled draft legislation, the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2023, which will help unleash clean, affordable American energy.