News from June 2023


Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce Subcommittee Hearing on FCC Oversight

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH)


Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce a Subcommittee Hearing to Examine MACRA

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA)


“REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT OF 2023” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 13

The Congressional Record published “REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT OF 2023” in the House section on June 13.


EPA grant application closes on Aug. 31

COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH FOR EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND DECISIONS TO MITIGATE CUMULATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES grant opened on June 20.


“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 15

The Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” in the House section on June 15.


Chair Rodgers Statement on President Biden's CDC Director Nomination

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after President Biden announced his intention to appoint Mandy Cohen to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances on June 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Glufosinate; Pesticide Tolerances on June 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; RadNet (Renewal) on June 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sulfoxaflor; Pesticide Tolerance discussed on June 20 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Revisions to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule SO2 Group 1 Trading Program discussed on June 20 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Chair Rodgers Statement on President Biden's CDC Director Nomination

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after President Biden announced his intention to appoint Mandy Cohen to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):


EPA offers new grant application process starting June 21

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE (EMRTAI) grant opened on June 21.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e) on June 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on the SUPPORT Act and the Opioid Crisis

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 “Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."


Chair Rodgers to FCC Commissioners: “It’s Critical that the FCC is Accountable, Uses Resources Responsibly, and Doesn’t Stray from its Mission”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."


O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith: Taxpayer Dollars Cannot Be Funneled to China

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."


EPA Announces $1.5 Million for Brownfield Sites in Dallas, Texas

News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16th, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.5 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to the city of Dallas to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected the ...