News from 2023
Rodgers, Pallone Demand Answers from Instagram After Reports the Platform is Driving Users to Child Sex Abuse Material
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement today after last week’s reporting that Instagram hosts a vast network of pedophilic content and that its algorithms are actively driving users to this content...
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on Improving Access to Care and Supporting Patients
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 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 “Examining Proposals that Provide Access to Care for Patients and Support Research for Rare Diseases."
Draft National Strategy To Prevent Plastic Pollution: Extension of Comment Period discussed on June 14 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit on June 14
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement on Caring for Mothers, Children, and Patients
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 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 “Examining Proposals that Provide Access to Care for Patients and Support Research for Rare Diseases."
Chair Rodgers to NRC: American Must Lead in Nuclear Innovation
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 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 NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America."
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Subcommittee Hearing with DOE Official on Oversight of President Biden’s Spending Spree
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden’s Energy Spending Spree."
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Solutions to Address Substance Use Disorder
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
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) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled "Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Unreasonable Delay Claim Regarding Petition Seeking Revised Testing Requirements of Pesticides Prior to Registration on June 14
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
E&C Republicans Lead Passage of Two Bills to Stop the Biden Administration from Banning Gas Stoves
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: To stop President Biden’s de facto ban on gas cooking appliances, Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on two bills, both of which passed the People’s House this week with bipartisan support.
Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce Subcommittee Hearing on FCC Oversight
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled "Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing with Secretary Becerra on ORR Mismanagement and the Migrant Children Exploitation Crisis
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) with Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Comer Probes Federal Trade Commission Chair Khan’s Abuses of Power
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.)
Comer on FBI Briefing: Unclassified Record Generated by Trusted Informant, Active During Obama-Biden Administration, Being Used in Ongoing Investigation
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after receiving a briefing from the FBI about the unclassified record alleging then-Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a $5 million bribery scheme with a foreign national in exchange for certain actions:
Hearing Wrap Up: Biden Border Crisis Exacerbating Staffing Challenges, Causing Law Enforcement Morale to Plummet
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “Help Wanted: Law Enforcement Staffing Challenges at the Border.”
Comer Forces the FBI to Cooperate and Allow All Oversight Committee Members to Review Biden Bribery Record
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after the FBI caved under the threat of holding Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress and will now allow all members of the committee to review the record and receive a briefing.
Comer: Americans Must Have Confidence That Our Nation’s Elections Are Free and Fair
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a joint committee hearing titled “American Confidence In Elections:
Comer Subpoenas Devon Archer to Appear for a Deposition in the Biden Family Investigation
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today subpoenaed Devon Archer, a Biden family associate, to appear for a deposition on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Granger on Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bills
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement as the Committee plans to continue Fiscal Year 2024 markups.
Carter Remarks at FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Full Committee Markup
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Good morning. I’m honored to present today the first of the FY24 appropriations bills.