The House of Representatives passed the landmark American Clean Energy and Security Act, sponsored by Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Edward J. Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

"I am pleased that the Obama Administration stands with consumers, businesses, and labor in support of strong, bipartisan legislation that will bring Americans affordable biotech drugs, sooner rather than later. The Administration has made clear that the President does not support the lengthy monopoly periods sought by the drug industry and instead wants a bill, as I do, that will bring real competition and will not unduly prolong the monopolies on biotech drugs. I intend to work with the Administration and with interested members of Congress to reach this goal."

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a markup on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2322 Rayburn House Office Building to consider H.R. 2994, a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 and for other purposes.

The Energy and Commerce Committee will hold its third day of legislative hearings on the health reform discussion draft on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The Committee has worked with the Ways and Means and Education and Labor Committees to develop a proposal that reflects President Obama's health reform principles.

The Energy and Commerce Committee will hold its third day of legislative hearings on the health reform discussion draft on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The Committee has worked with the Ways and Means and Education and Labor Committees to develop a proposal that reflects President Obama's health reform principles.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health will hold a joint hearing on "U.S. - Africa Trade Relations:  Creating a Platform for Economic Growth" on Wednesday June 24, 2009.  Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa offers promise for U.S. investment in numerous industries ranging from investment in infrastructure to financial services.  This hearing will explore the many challenges that still exist.