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Established

December 14, 1795

30

Members

6

specialized subcommittees

The Latest

From the Committee

Sep 28, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Applauds Trump Administration Efforts to Reduce Vehicle Costs and End Biden-era EV Mandates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation released a rule to reset the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards:

“President Biden’s EV mandates have been driving up prices for new cars, preventing car buyers from purchasing newer, safer vehicles. Americans shouldn't be forced to buy EVs just to appease Democrats' extreme climate agenda, Secretary Duffy’s work will save lives and reduce costs for families across the country, and I applaud this much-needed announcement.”

BACKGROUND:

The final initiative – called “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” – will:

Give automakers the flexibility to manufacture cars the public wants to buy
Reduce the average cost of a new vehicle by $1,300 for American families
Save the American people $138 billion over the next five years
Prevent more than 300,000 serious injuries and save 1,900 lives by encouraging new car sales

[CLICK HERE] (https://republicans-energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairman-guthrie-leads-e-and-c-republicans-in-letter-to-secretary-duffy-praising-proposed-rule-on-cafe-standards)** to read the April letter from Committee Republicans supporting the proposed rule.

CLICK HERE to read the Department of Transportation’s announcement.

More News & Announcements

Sep 28, 2026

Press Release

Guthrie and Fulcher Celebrate President Trump’s Signing of Bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01), applauded President Donald Trump’s signing of H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act. This bipartisan law will help protect reliable, baseload hydropower by making the federal relicensing process more transparent and accountable.

“In many communities across the country, hydropower provides the reliable and affordable electricity that Americans depend on,” said Chairman Guthrie. “As demand for electricity continues to grow, it’s vital that hydropower relicensing isn’t burdened by unworkable red tape. The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act brings needed accountability to the relicensing process and will help ensure the continued flow of water-powered electricity. Thank you to President Trump for signing this legislation into law and to Congressman Fulcher for his tireless work to unleash American energy.”

“I am proud to see the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act signed into law. This is an important piece of legislation that will effectively cut federal red tape around hydropower relicensing applications,” said Rep. Fulcher. “With nearly 600 water storage dams across Idaho, we must focus on efficient licensing processes to keep our dams running and support clean energy growth.”

BACKGROUND:

Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) introduced H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, which requires FERC to report to Congress on the status of relicensing applications for hydropower dams.
Within 180 days of enactment, FERC must deliver its first report, providing a better assessment of baseload generation that will help keep hydropower facilities from retiring prematurely.
The legislation was reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 47-0, before being passed by a voice vote in the House of Representatives and by unanimous consent in the Senate.

Sep 23, 2026

Press Release

Pallone & Guthrie Introduce Legislation to Improve the Process for Adding Tech and Telecom Equipment to the FCC’s Covered List

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) have introduced new bipartisan legislation to update and improve the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019.

Their bill – the Communications and Technology Transparency Act – expands the types of malicious technology and equipment from foreign adversaries that can be added to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List, streamlines the process for barring these products and services from coming into the United States, and clarifies the method for determining what is considered malicious technology or equipment. These changes improve consistency and transparency around the FCC Covered List, ensuring that it targets foreign adversaries and is used as Congress intended to safeguard our national security.

“The current process for identifying and barring malicious foreign technology has worked in many cases, but lacks the transparency, consistency, and clarity needed to meet our long-term national security needs as technology rapidly advances. Having learned important lessons since the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act was signed into law, it’s time for Congress to address these discrepancies and ensure there are no gaps in how we deal with our foreign adversaries or the telecom equipment they develop and control,” said Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone. “Every day our adversaries are relentless in their attempts to breach our communications networks, and every day those efforts become increasingly sophisticated. This bill meets that challenge, builds on our past efforts, and creates an enduring and transparent process for safeguarding and securing America’s communications networks.”

The bipartisan Communications and Technology Transparency Act:

Stipulates that technology or equipment which has been deemed malicious by Congress or the Department of Commerce, in consultation with our national security agencies, may be added to the FCC’s Covered List;
Clarifies that equipment manufactured from one of four adversarial nations – China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran – is eligible for inclusion on the FCC’s Covered List;
Ensures that entities on the FCC’s Covered List and their affiliate(s) are barred from receiving an FCC license, authorization, or any other grant of authority issued by the FCC; and
Enhances congressional oversight of certain additions and removals to the Covered List.

A section-by-section is available HERE.

Bill text is available HERE.

Sep 21, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Announces Committee General Counsel Ryan Giachetti

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced the Committee’s new General Counsel is Ryan Giachetti, following the departure of Jessica Donlon who has joined private practice following 16 years of government service.

General Counsel—Ryan Giachetti

Ryan Giachetti will serve as General Counsel for the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Most recently, Ryan served as Chief Counsel for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform under Chairman James Comer, where he previously served as Deputy General Counsel and Parliamentarian. Ryan joined the Oversight Committee as Counsel in 2023 after serving as Counsel and Professional Staff Member on the Committee on House Administration.

Ryan is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he served as president of the school’s Federalist Society chapter, and received a bachelor’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of St. Francis.

Trending Subcommittees

Full Committee

Energy

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National Energy Policy, energy infrastructure and security, energy related Agencies and Commissions, all laws, programs, and government activities affecting energy matters. National Energy Policy focuses on fossil energy; renewable energy; nuclear energy; energy conservation, utility issues, including but not limited to interstate energy compacts; energy generation, marketing, reliability, transmission, siting, exploration, production, efficiency, cybersecurity, and ratemaking for all generated power. Energy infrastructure and security focuses on pipelines, the strategic petroleum reserve, nuclear facilities, and cybersecurity for our nation’s grid. Our jurisdiction also includes all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security. Agencies and Commissions in our jurisdiction include: The US Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade

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Interstate and foreign commerce, including all trade matters within the jurisdiction of the full committee; consumer protection, including privacy matters generally; data security; motor vehicle safety; regulation of commercial practices (the Federal Trade Commission), including sports-related matters; consumer product safety (the Consumer Product Safety Commission); product liability; and regulation of travel, tourism, and time. The Subcommittee’s jurisdiction can be directly traced to Congress’ constitutional authority “to regulate Commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”

Communications & Technology

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Electronic communications, both Interstate and foreign, including voice, video, audio and data, whether transmitted by wire or wirelessly, and whether transmitted by telecommunications, commercial or private mobile service, broadcast, cable, satellite, microwave, or other mode; technology generally; emergency and public safety communications; cybersecurity, privacy, and data security; the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Office of Emergency Communications in the Department of Homeland Security; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Environment

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All matters related to soil, air, noise and water contamination; emergency environmental response, both physical and cybersecurity. In particular, the subcommittee has jurisdiction over The Nuclear Waste Policy Act, The Clean Air Act, The Safe Drinking Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act – including Superfund and the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, The Solid Waste Disposal Act, The Toxic Substance Control Act and The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. Under the Clean Air Act, this subcommittee deals with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants; National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Standards; New Source Performance Standards (NSPS); Mobile Source Standards for vehicles, aircraft, fuels and fuel additives, including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. The subcommittee focuses on the regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear wastes, including mining, nuclear, oil, gas, and coal combustion waste.

Health

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The health sector broadly, including private and public health insurance (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP); biomedical research and development; hospital construction; mental health; health information technology, privacy, and cybersecurity; medical malpractice and medical malpractice insurance; the 340B drug discount program; the regulation of food, drugs, and cosmetics; drug abuse; the Department of Health and Human Services; the National Institutes of Health; the Centers for Disease Control; Indian Health Service; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Oversight & Investigations

Responsible for conducting oversight and investigations of any matter related to the jurisdiction of the full committee.

Recent Letters

Sep 28, 2026

Press Release

Guthrie and Fulcher Celebrate President Trump’s Signing of Bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

BACKGROUND:

Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) introduced H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, which requires FERC to report to Congress on the status of relicensing applications for hydropower dams.
Within 180 days of enactment, FERC must deliver its first report, providing a better assessment of baseload generation that will help keep hydropower facilities from retiring prematurely.
The legislation was reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 47-0, before being passed by a voice vote in the House of Representatives and by unanimous consent in the Senate.

Sep 23, 2026

Press Release

Pallone & Guthrie Introduce Legislation to Improve the Process for Adding Tech and Telecom Equipment to the FCC’s Covered List

The bipartisan Communications and Technology Transparency Act:

Stipulates that technology or equipment which has been deemed malicious by Congress or the Department of Commerce, in consultation with our national security agencies, may be added to the FCC’s Covered List;
Clarifies that equipment manufactured from one of four adversarial nations – China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran – is eligible for inclusion on the FCC’s Covered List;
Ensures that entities on the FCC’s Covered List and their affiliate(s) are barred from receiving an FCC license, authorization, or any other grant of authority issued by the FCC; and
Enhances congressional oversight of certain additions and removals to the Covered List.

A section-by-section is available HERE.

Bill text is available HERE.

Sep 21, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Announces Committee General Counsel Ryan Giachetti

General Counsel—Ryan Giachetti