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Pallone, DeGette & Tonko Request Information on Energy Star Website Deactivation Due to Government Shutdown

Jan 17, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone, Oversight and Investigations Chair Diana DeGette and Environment and Climate Change Chairman Paul Tonko today wrote to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler requesting information about the deactivation of the Energy Star Program’s website due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Pallone Announces Energy & Commerce Committee Roster

Jan 15, 2019 Press Release

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced the full Democratic rosters for the six subcommittees in the 116th Congress, including the six subcommittee chairs and the full Committee Vice Chair, who were elected by the Democrats on the Committee. The six subcommittees and their chairs are:

Pallone Announces Energy and Commerce Subcommittees

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone announced the six subcommittees for the 116th Congress.

Pallone on Wheeler’s EPA Nomination

Jan 9, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's statement on President Trump's nomination of Andrew Wheeler to lead EPA.

Pallone Floor Remarks on H.R. 251, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's Floor remarks on H.R. 251.

Pallone Announces First Three Energy and Commerce Hearings

Jan 3, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone announced the first three hearings the Committee will hold later this month.

Hearing on “Public Private Partnerships for Federal Energy Management,” Subcommittee on Energy (December 12, 2018)

Dec 12, 2018 Hearing

The Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled “Public Private Partnerships for Federal Energy Management.” 

Hearing on “Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act,” Subcommittee on Environment (December 11, 2018)

Dec 11, 2018 Hearing

The Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled “Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act.” 

Tonko Remarks at 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act Legislative Hearing

Dec 11, 2018 Press Release
Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Tonko's opening remarks at the legislative hearing entitled “Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act.”

E&C Democrats Demand Info on EPA Enforcement Actions that Undermine Its Ability to Protect Human Health & the Environment

Dec 6, 2018 Press Release
Ranking Member Pallone, O&I Ranking Member Diana DeGette, and Environment Ranking Member Paul Tonko sent a letter to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler today requesting documents and information about the agency’s lack of enforcement for programs aimed at addressing climate change and protecting public health and the environment.