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Jul 3, 2025
Press Release
Chairman Guthrie Announces Changes to E&C Republican Subcommittee Leadership and Assignments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to a letter from Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) announcing his resignation of the Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Health. 

"It’s been a pleasure working alongside Health Subcommittee Chairman Buddy Carter, who has been a long-time champion of increasing Americans’ access to care,” said Chairman Guthrie. “We thank you for your leadership on the Subcommittee on Health and your continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of Americans. I wish you well in your future endeavors and look forward to your continued work on the Health Subcommittee.

As a result of this vacancy, Chairman Guthrie announced new Subcommittee leadership and changes to Subcommittee memberships.  

The following changes to Subcommittee leadership and rosters will be enacted: 

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) will leave the Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Health to focus on other priorities. 

Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health. 

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment. 

Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 

Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) has been appointed to Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) has been appointed to Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Health. 


The new Subcommittee Rosters are as follows: 

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, & Trade: 

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman 

Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Vice Chairman 

Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)  

Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)  

Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)  

Rep. John James (MI-10)  

Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)  

Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)  

Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)  

Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)  

Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)   

Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)   

Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 


Subcommittee on Communications and Technology: 

Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman 

Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12), Vice Chairman 

Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05)  

Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) 

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)  

Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)  

Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)  

Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01)  

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)  

Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)  

Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)  

Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)  

Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)  

Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)   

Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12)  

Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 


Subcommittee on Energy: 

Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman 

Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Vice Chairman 

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06)  

Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12)  

Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12)  

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)  

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)  

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)  

Rep. John James (MI-10)  

Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)  

Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)  

Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)  

Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)  

Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06)  

Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)  

Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12)  

Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 


Subcommittee on Environment: 

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman 

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Vice Chairman 

Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05)   

Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09)  

Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)  

Rep. John Joyce (PA-13)  

Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14)  

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)  

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)  

Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)  

Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)  

Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)  

Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 


Subcommittee on Health: 

Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman 

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Vice Chair 

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)  

Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)  

Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)   

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)  

Rep. John Joyce (PA-13)  

Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12)  

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)  

Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)  

Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)  

Rep. John James (MI-10)  

Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)  

Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)  

Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)  

Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)   

Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 


Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations: 

Rep. John Joyce (PA-13), Chairman 

Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Vice Chairman 

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) 

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) 

Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) 

Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12) 

Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01) 

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) 

Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06) 

Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio 

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Jul 3, 2025
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Celebrates the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . The legislation now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump.  “The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a victory for the millions of American families who will receive a historic tax cut,” said Chairman Guthrie. “As part of this legislation the Committee on Energy and Commerce worked to secure major victories targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. The bill strengthens Medicaid for those who need it most, ensures American energy dominance, and supports the rapid innovation of American industry. Thank you to President Trump and all our Committee members who worked tirelessly on this legislation.”  ###



Jul 3, 2025
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, gave the following remarks during debate on H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that would provide historic tax cuts, unleash American energy, support innovation, and strengthen Medicaid for decades to come. Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “I thank the Gentleman for yielding. “Today, I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee to unleash American energy, promote innovation, and protect health care for our most vulnerable Americans.   “We claw back wasteful and unnecessary spending, unleash affordable and reliable American energy, and support technological innovation by reauthorizing spectrum auction authority. “And we secure Medicaid for the people who need it most: mothers, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. “Democrats continue to fearmonger and misrepresent what is in this bill but let me be clear – House Republicans are eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse to focus Medicaid on the most vulnerable, not able-bodied adults who choose not to work. “We are fighting for common sense policies to protect America’s children, pregnant women and mothers, individuals with disabilities, and low-income seniors. “This bill delivers on promises the President and Congressional Republicans made to the American people. “That is why I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”   ###



Jul 2, 2025
Press Release

Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce Hearing on Public Safety Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a hearing titled Public Safety Communications in the United States. "One of the primary functions of a nation is to ensure the safety of its people. Our public safety community requires reliable communications to adequately respond during an emergency,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson . “We look forward to considering ways to strengthen our public safety communications to better serve Americans in their moments of crisis.” Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled Public Safety Communications in the United States. WHAT : Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on FirstNet and public safety communications. DATE : Wednesday, July 9, 2025 TIME : 10:00 AM ET LOCATION : 2322 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online a t  energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson with the Committee staff at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at  Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov . ###


Trending Subcommittees

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.


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.


Recent Letters


Jun 18, 2025
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Requests More Information on Improperly Shared User Data by California’s Health Insurance Marketplace Website

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Reps. Palmer (AL-06), Carter (GA-01), Bilirakis (FL-12), and Obernolte (CA-23), penned a letter to the Executive Director of Covered California (CoveredCA), Jessica Altman, to request further information related to the potentially unauthorized transmission of sensitive personal health information involving Covered California’s website. Key Letter Excerpt: “According to public reports and agency statements, tracking technology was embedded on Covered California's website beginning in February 2024, as part of a broader digital advertising effort, and in direct contravention of the tracking platform’s user agreement, which prohibits the use of such tools on pages that collect sensitive health information. Although the tags were reportedly removed in April 2025, following external scrutiny and a vendor transition, the extended period of data exposure raises serious questions about the adequacy of safeguards that Covered California had in place. Forensic testing by investigative reporters identified the trackers in operation and confirmed that user-entered health information was being transmitted to third parties without consent. These circumstances warrant examination of Covered California’s actions under federal privacy standards.” “Ensuring the confidentiality of health information is a foundational obligation for entities operating within the health insurance ecosystem. Federal privacy protections, particularly the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), establish expectations for how covered organizations handle sensitive data. Recent reports and public filings raised questions about whether those expectations were met in this case, and whether existing oversight mechanisms are sufficient to detect and prevent improper disclosures.” Background: Forensic testing shows Covered California —the State of California’s official health insurance marketplace—has been sending sensitive user health data to third-party websites through several online data trackers. Prior to removal of the trackers, CoveredCA had more than 60 trackers active on its website; the average number of trackers on a government website is three. Some types of information sent to such websites include: Searches for doctors in network with specific plans/specializations Demographic information, including gender, ethnicity, and martial status Length of treatment a patent received by a provider Frequency of doctor visits If the user indicated they were blind, pregnant, a victim of domestic abuse, or used prescription medications. The State of California independently operates CoveredCA. As the state’s official ACA marketplace, CoveredCA falls under the purview of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The disclosure of information such as pregnancy or prescription drug use without proper consent—even for “marketing purposes”—may violate HIPAA. This Congress, the Committee has sent letters to 23andMe and DeepSeek over potential data privacy concerns: The Committee also held a hearing last Congress on the Change Healthcare hack, where personal health information was also jeopardized. CLICK HERE to read Fox News coverage of the letter. CLICK HERE to view the full letter. ###



Jun 5, 2025
Press Release

Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Ask President Trump to Remove Biden-era BEAD Regulations and Expedite Funds to Deploy Rural Broadband

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the administration to quickly remove burdensome regulations that have stopped the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from connecting any American to reliable broadband. KEY EXCERPT: “The Biden administration added unnecessary and burdensome requirements that made participation in the program more expensive and less attractive to broadband providers. These include labor and climate change requirements, as well as rate regulation of low-cost broadband plans that were unlawfully imposed.  “To address these issues, we introduced the Streamlining Program Efficiency and Expanding Deployment (SPEED) for BEAD Act, which outlines necessary reforms to BEAD. We appreciate that Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick is undertaking a review of the program and urge any reforms to be enacted as soon as possible.” BACKGROUND: On March 5, 2025,  Congressman Hudson introduced  the SPEED for BEAD Act to remove harmful regulations that have prevented the $42 billion program from laying even a single inch of fiber to support rural Americans. Also on March 5, 2025, the Committee on Energy and Commerce  held a hearing  to discuss the BEAD program titled  Fixing Biden’s Broadband Blunder. CLICK HERE to read the full letter. ###



Apr 17, 2025
Press Release

Chairmen Guthrie, Bilirakis, and Palmer Launch Investigation into 23andMe and its Handling of Americans’ Sensitive Medical and Genetic Information

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, sent a letter to 23andMe regarding the handling of Americans' sensitive data following the company's decision to file for bankruptcy. KEY EXCERPT: “According to 23andMe’s privacy statement, in a bankruptcy, customers’ ‘Personal Information may be accessed, sold or transferred as part of that transaction and this Privacy Statement will apply to [customer] Personal Information as transferred to the new entity.’ Additionally, a judge recently ruled 23andMe has the right to sell the sensitive medical and genetic information of its 15 million customers, which is considered to be the company’s most valuable asset. With the lack of a federal comprehensive data privacy and security law, we write to express our great concern about the safety of Americans’ most sensitive personal information.” Background: On March 23, 2025, 23andMe initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, which could have ramifications for the highly sensitive information of millions of Americans. While Americans’ personal health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), these protections only apply if the information is collected by a HIPAA covered entity. Generally, direct-to-consumer companies, like 23andMe, are not covered by HIPAA. Customers have reported issues accessing and deleting their data from their 23andMe accounts. The Chairmen have requested answers to the following questions: If 23andMe were to sell the personal information of its customers either as a standalone asset or as part of a broader sale of the company, what post-sale data privacy and security protections would be in place for its customers’ personal information? Please describe how the representations made in 23andMe’s privacy statement will continue to apply—and be enforced—if the personal information of 23andMe’s customers is sold to a third party. Please include in this response information about what, if anything, would hold a third-party buyer to 23andMe’s privacy statement or prevent it from subsequently using, transferring, or otherwise selling, such information in the future. Does 23andMe plan to change its privacy statement at any time prior to selling any customers’ personal information? If so, please explain the change 23andMe plans to implement and when those changes will go into effect. Does 23andMe intend to vet prospective buyers to which it may sell its customers’ personal information? If so, please detail the vetting process and whether it will include the prospective buyer’s history of implementing data security protections and compliance with sectoral, state, or any other data privacy and security laws. If not, please explain why. Please detail the categories of customer information 23andMe has, and of that what 23andMe is considering selling. Has 23andMe notified its customers of the company’s bankruptcy announcement? If so, please attach the customer notification. If not, please explain why. Has 23andMe provided its customers with a guide for how to delete, or request to delete any information currently in 23andMe’s possession? If so, please provide a copy of that guide and specify when it was provided to customers. If not, please explain why, and explain whether 23andMe will contact each of its customers and provide an opportunity to delete their personal information prior to a potential sale of the company or personal information maintained by the company. Please detail the number of requests 23andMe received from its customers to delete their personal information between when 23andMe filed for bankruptcy and the date of the response to this letter. Of those requests, please provide a breakdown of how many requests were made by customers through their 23andMe online accounts and how many were made via customer service calls because customers were unable to successfully delete their information through their online accounts. Of those requests, please detail the number of fulfilled requests. Will 23andMe offer for sale any information in which a customer has requested the deletion of such information? If so, does 23andMe’s privacy policy consider selling information a legitimate purpose for retaining information past a customer's request to delete their information? Will 23andMe deidentify its customers’ personal information prior to selling it or the company? If so, please detail which information will be deidentified. If not, please explain why the company is electing not to deidentify information. CLICK HERE to read the full letter. CLICK HERE to read the story from CNBC. ###