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Environment and Energy

Committee activity related to national energy policy and the impacts of our energy choices on the environment and public health, including global climate change, air pollution, and oil spills; disposal of solid and hazardous waste; toxic chemical use and reduction; and protection of the nation’s drinking water resources.

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Hearing on "Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for Planes, Trains and Everything Beyond Automobiles"

Oct 23, 2019 Hearing

The Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

 

Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Climate Solutions for Non-Light Duty Vehicles

Oct 16, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko announce a climate hearing on reducing greenhouse gas pollution from non-light duty vehicles.

Pallone Applauds Court Decision Ordering DOE to Publish Obama-Era Energy Efficiency Rules

Oct 11, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone applauds the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision ordering DOE to publish Obama-era energy efficiency standards.

Pallone Blasts Trump Administration’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule

Oct 11, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone criticizes EPA's newly-proposed lead and copper rule as "appallingly inadequate."

Pallone Opening Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Markup of 15 Bills

Sep 26, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at today's Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee markup of 15 bills pertaining to asbestos, PFAS and spent nuclear fuel.

Markup of 15 Bills, Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change (September 26, 2019)

Sep 26, 2019 Markup

The Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will meet in open markup session on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10:00 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.

 

Committee Leaders Echo Scientists’ Concerns with EPA’s Risk Evaluation of Toxic Chemical PV29

Sep 25, 2019 Press Release
Committee leaders respond to EPA's external science advisors' report that the Agency's risk evaluation of PV29 is deeply flawed.

Committee Releases GAO Report Warning of Cybersecurity Risks Facing U.S. Electric Grid

Sep 25, 2019 Press Release
Today the Committee released a new GAO report outlining the growing cybersecurity risks to the U.S. electric grid.

Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee to Markup 15 Bills on Thursday

Sep 24, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko announce a markup of 15 bills pertaining to asbestos, PFAS and spent nuclear fuel.

Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Building 100 Percent Clean Economy in the Building Sector

Sep 20, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's remarks at today's hearing on achieving a 100 percent clean building sector.