News from June 2023
Congressional Record publishes “MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE” in the Senate section on June 7
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
“MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE“ was published in the Senate section on page S2003 on June 7
Chair Rodgers Introduces Bill to Unleash Clean, Reliable Hydropower Through Innovation and Licensing Reform
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act to expand clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable hydropower production in America, as well as to promote the innovation of the next generation of hydroelectric technology.
Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information Regarding the Security of Facilities Handling Certain Chemicals
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Congressman August...
Agile Decision Sciences; Transfer of Data May 2023 discussed on June 12 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information Regarding the Security of Facilities Handling Certain Chemicals
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Congressman August...
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Improving Access to Care for Patients and Supporting Research for Rare Diseases
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Examining Proposals that Provide Access to Care for Patients and Support Research for Rare Diseases.”
Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Crapo Issue Request for Information to Inform Policymaking on Drug Shortages
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), on behalf of their committee members, today announced a bicameral Request for Information (RFI) to subject matter experts and stakeholders regarding the increase in drug shortages.
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Eldora, Iowa, with $400K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
On Thursday, June 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $400,000 ceremonial check to the City of Eldora, Iowa.
Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan to FERC: “Prices Have Skyrocketed and Reliability has Degraded”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of FERC: Adhering to a Mission of Affordable and Reliable Energy for America."
Chair Rodgers to FERC: “Without Affordable and Reliable Energy, our Economic and National Security are at Risk”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of FERC: Adhering to a Mission of Affordable and Reliable Energy for America."
Air Plan Approval; Georgia; Miscellaneous Rule Revisions to Gasoline Dispensing Facility-Stage I discussed on June 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Statement on NIH Plans to Update Subgrantee Regulations
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
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) issued the following statement after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced...
Chair Rodgers: America Must be Ready to Respond to All Public Health Threats
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."
EPA Invites Public to Attend June 20 Community Meeting About Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE Superfund Site in Des Moines, Iowa
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 13, 2023) – Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will host a Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at Weeks Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa.
EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to protect communities from childhood lead exposure and advance environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a series of free educational sessions on the dangers of lead and ways to reduce and prevent ...
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on Solutions for Public Health Security Preparedness
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."
Chair Rodgers Urges House to Pass the Save Our Gas Stoves Act
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, a bill to prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from implementing a ban on gas stoves.
EPA Region 7 Presents City of Oskaloosa, Iowa, with $300K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 12, 2023) – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 presented a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city hosted the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town Square.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Statement on NIH Plans to Update Subgrantee Regulations
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
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) issued the following statement after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced...
EPA Settles with Three Transportation Companies Over Violation Claims of California’s Truck and Bus Rules
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with three interstate trucking companies totaling $262,500 in penalties for claims of violating the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation and Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation. The ...