Environment and Energy
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Feb 19, 2019
Press Release
Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette announced today that the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, February 26, at 10:30 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building on the Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s troubling enforcement record.
Feb 15, 2019
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House Committee leaders requested an extension of public comment periods and rescheduling of public hearings affected by the government shutdown.
Feb 14, 2019
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Chairs Pallone and Tonko's statement on the EPA's PFAS Management Plan.
Feb 11, 2019
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Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.
Feb 7, 2019
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Chairman Pallone's statement on the passing of former Congressman John Dingell, Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
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Pallone and Rush on the Trump Administration's latest efforts to undermine energy efficiency standards.
Feb 6, 2019
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Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at the first Committee hearing on climate change in six years.
Feb 5, 2019
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Chairmen Pallone and Rush announced an Energy Subcommittee hearing on energy efficiency standards.
Feb 4, 2019
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E&C Committee leaders sent a letter to EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler reiterating their request for information on the agency's lack of enforcement action.
Jan 31, 2019
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Pallone and Tonko requested EPA release critical studies on the health and safety of Pigment Violet 29