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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported six pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 2493 , Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 3419 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 48 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 2846 , To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries), was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 46 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1262 , Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 47 yeas – 0 nays. NOTE: H.R. 1843, led by Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02), was included in H.R. 1262 as an amendment. H.R.3302 , Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 979 , AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 50 yeas – 1 nay. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) on the bill To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs: “ Rural and frontier areas often struggle with shortages of health care providers, limited access to specialists, and long travel distances to the nearest clinic or hospital. That is certainly true in my rural district. It is true in Congressman Valadao's district as well, and I'm sure in many other districts across the country. The grant programs we are reauthorizing today help close those gaps by equipping providers with the resources, training, and technical support they need to deliver care through telehealth. Tens of thousands of patients across the country have already benefited from these initiatives. Patients who no longer need to drive several hours for an appointment, families who can more easily manage ongoing health needs, and providers who are able to serve more people effectively because of the support these programs provide. Already, tens of thousands of patients across the country have benefited.” Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) on the Give Kids a Chance Act: “The Give Kids a Chance Act is a comprehensive pediatric health care package, aimed at accelerating the development of pediatric cancer treatments and expanding access to life saving therapies for children with all types of rare diseases. Among many critical provisions, the bill reauthorizes the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program at the FDA. Since its creation in 2012, the pediatric PRV program has resulted in the discovery and development of life saving therapies, leading to the approval of 53 new treatment options for 39 different rare pediatric diseases. The impact of this program is profound for patients. I'd like to take a moment to recognize the countless families in the rare disease community who have hope thanks to this provision in the bill. ” Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025: “From newspapers to television stations, AM radio keeps our content locally and hyper-locally focused. It is absolutely essential to my district. Stripping AM radios from automobiles would be a death blow to the AM radio industry. This legislation makes sure that every new vehicle sold in America continues to have that trusty AM radio as standard equipment, and it is essential. That means whether it's a farmer in the field, a trucker on the highway, or a family driving down a back road, they will still have access to the emergency information that they need in real time. But AM radio's value goes far beyond emergencies, it serves as the community's public square, a place where local voices are heard on local topics. Small town broadcasters stay connected with their neighbors, and diverse perspectives are shared.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee Markup. Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Thank you all for being here today as we examine critical, and bipartisan, legislation. First, we will consider important legislation that extends vital programs that support our nation’s public health. Patients in rural areas often face unique challenges with the health care system. This includes long travel times, increased waitlists, and a shortage of specialized health care providers. H.R. 2493, led by my good friend Mr. Carter of Georgia, would reauthorize the rural health care services outreach and rural health network development programs, which are aimed at increasing access to care in these areas. “Additionally, patients across the country have benefitted from increased access to telehealth services. H.R. 3419 would reauthorize the telehealth network and resource center programs. We also will be considering H.R. 1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act, led by Rep. McCaul, and H.R.1843, Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act, led by Rep. Dunn. “The Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 builds on current programs to accelerate research and drug development for rare pediatric diseases, including cancer. One important part of this legislation is the reauthorization of the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, or “PRV.” This program provides a critical incentive for companies to develop treatments and cures. Since 2012, the program has proven successful, leading to over 50 new treatment approvals for nearly 40 different rare pediatric diseases, many of which had no options prior. “I am very pleased we are finally providing certainty to this critical program – and the patients it benefits. In addition, we are considering H.R. 1843, which would increase access to generic drugs by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and increasing transparency during the drug approval process. “Both of these bills were considered last Congress in a bipartisan fashion, and I look forward to that continued support today. “We also will be considering the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, which requires automakers to include AM broadcast radio as standard equipment in their vehicles. AM broadcast radio is an important component for vehicles, especially in rural areas, as it is the most reliable medium for emergency alerts. I want to thank Chairman Bilirakis and Ranking Member Pallone for their bipartisan efforts on this legislation, which is cosponsored by 37 Members of this Committee and nearly 300 of our colleagues in the full House. “I appreciate the hard work of Members and staff on both sides of the aisle for their work on all of these bipartisan bills.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced a Full Committee markup of seven bills. WHAT : Full Committee Markup DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Items to be considered: H.R. 2493 , Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Rep. Carter of GA) H.R. 3419 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs. (Rep. Valadao) H.R. 2846 , To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries). (Rep. Houlahan) H.R. 1262 , Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 (Rep. McCaul) H.R.1843 , To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications (Rep. Dunn) H.R. 3302 , Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Rep. Ocasio-Cortez) H.R. 979 , AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 (Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone) This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The markup will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at  energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Jessica Donlon with the Committee staff at  Jessica.Donlon@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Matt VanHyfte at Matt.Vanhyfte@mail.house.gov .  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee Markup. Chairman Guthrie’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Thank you all for being here today as we consider two important, bipartisan bills. First, we will continue our work to strengthen college athletics and the NIL environment for our student-athletes through the SCORE Act. I especially want to thank Chairman Bilirakis and Congressman Fry for their hard work getting us to this full committee markup today. I also want to thank Representatives Bynum and Figures for working across the aisle with us to improve this bill and find common ground. “Complex legal, operational, and policy questions have left student-athletes—and the universities they represent—on unstable ground, and student-athletes, programs, and conferences have all told us that a clear, national standard would strengthen this uniquely American institution. “Following the critical House settlement last month, it’s clear this is the moment to act and support the new era of college athletics. But our work at three House Committees, culminating in the SCORE Act, didn’t start last month. Since the beginning of this Congress, we have worked in a bipartisan way to develop a framework that codifies new NIL, health, and academic protections for players and provides stability for universities. “In March, we held both a bipartisan roundtable and a subcommittee hearing with witnesses representing players, coaches, and athletic directors. “Over a month and a half ago, we shared draft bill text with my friends across the aisle in search of common ground and compromise, and in June, we publicly released a discussion draft while continuing good faith negotiations. “Earlier this month, we negotiated a bipartisan deal and introduced the SCORE Act, and over the past week we have continued to work to find a compromise that would garner support from Democrat Members of this Committee. “In response to these conversations, we made edits to improve student-athlete representation in decision-making processes, narrowed preemption, clarified and narrowed the antitrust language, and added additional enforcement mechanisms. “This has been a long and open process, which we have approached with an open mind, and I remain hopeful that we will be able to continue growing this coalition and building more support for this commonsense bill, but we cannot delay. “Without this bill, student-athletes will be left to fend for themselves against bad actors, non-revenue generating sports could face devastating cuts, and legal uncertainty will continue to hang over college sports. “The SCORE Act delivers exactly what is needed: student-athlete benefits, stability, and transparency. “Today, we are also considering H.R. 4273, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments, otherwise known as ‘OMUFA,’ led by Representatives Latta and DeGette. This is the first reauthorization of OMUFA, and I look forward to continuing our bipartisan work to get this bill across the finish line by the September 30th expiration.  “As our FDA witness stated last week, without a timely reauthorization, certain FDA actions could be delayed by a decade or longer. “I appreciate all the work that’s gone into this bill and will continue to engage with stakeholders and our Senate colleagues to work towards commonsense solutions that support innovation and ensure patients have access to safe and effective products.”  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported two pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. Chairman Guthrie issued the following statement after the conclusion of the markup.  “Today , the Committee voted in favor of both the SCORE Act and OMUFA reauthorization, reporting both favorably to the full House of Representatives,” said Chairman Guthrie. “These bills both have bipartisan support, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass them both through the full House, so we can protect college athletes and protect patients' access to safe over-the-counter drugs . ”  Legislative Vote Summary:   H.R. 4312 , Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 30 yeas – 23 nays. H.R. 4273 , Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 51 yeas – 0 nays. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) on the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act: “So far this year, we’ve had two subcommittee hearings, convened multiple bipartisan roundtables, and received input from hundreds of voices across the college sports ecosystem. This has been a multi-year endeavor, which has culminated with this [bill]. This bill has a wide range of support from stakeholders across the landscape of college sports.” Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) on the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act: “The bill needs strong preemption, because a patchwork of state laws is unsustainable and leads to competitive disadvantages between schools. Without preemption, athletes in different schools will face unequal opportunities, confusing standards, and enforcement gaps, undermining both competition and athlete protections.” Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) on the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments: “The Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives consumers access to manage their own care in a safe and affordable manner. The changes in this amendment help to facilitate wider and additional stakeholder engagement through the OMUFA process.”  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, led a markup of 13 bills focused on securing our grid and unleashing American energy. “American families and businesses rely on the abundant and affordable power we produce here at home,” said Chairman Guthrie. “The legislation advanced today will help us meet our energy goals of securing our grid, bringing more baseload power online, and powering the data centers we need to win the race for AI. Thank you to Chairman Latta, and all the members who have worked on these bills that will help provide the energy we need.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 3616 , Reliable Power Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas – 23 nays.     H.R. 1047 , Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power (GRID Power) Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas – 23 nays. H.R. 3632 , Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas – 21 nays.      H.R. 3638 , Electric Supply Chain Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 33 yeas – 16 nays. H.R. 3157 , State Energy Accountability Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 26 yeas – 20 nays. H.R. 3628 , State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas – 23 nays.     H.R. 3657 , Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act, was reported to the full House as amended by a roll call vote of 47 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 3015 , National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas – 20 nays.     H.R. 3617 , Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, was reported to the full House as amended by a roll call vote of 23 yeas – 21 nays.     H.R. 3109 , Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas – 20 nays.     H.R. 3062 , Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas – 23 nays.     H.R. 1949 , Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 26 yeas - 23 nays. H.R. 3668 , Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 27 yeas – 23 nays. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) : “My legislation, the Unlocking our Domestic Energy Potential Act, would ensure that a ban is never again placed on LNG exports. LNG exports unequivocally benefit our economy and domestic prices, and Congress must act to remove the politics from energy exports just as this committee did in 2015 when it lifted the crude oil export ban. The IEA expects global gas demand to reach record highs in the coming years, underscoring the need for new LNG supply, and it must be the United States, not Iran, not Russia, nor any other adversarial country that, that meets that demand and supplies affordable, clean, and abundant energy to the world.” Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-13): “If we want to fuel our nation forward, lower costs for consumers, win the AI race against China, and strengthen our position as an energy superpower. It is critical we have regulatory and statutory processes in place to build infrastructure in this country. This is a race we cannot lose. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act.” Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) : “ The State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act is a common sense measure that will help incentivize better energy policy in Colorado and across the nation. The bill will help states lower the financial burden that constituents like mine are facing by encouraging states to consider implementing policy that focuses on long term energy reliability, which of course encourages affordability for working class families. Countless folks in my district are working tirelessly, tirelessly to put food on the table and achieve the American dream. But one of the biggest hurdles that my constituents are facing right now is skyrocketing utility costs.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced an Energy Subcommittee Markup of 13 bills.  WHAT: Energy Subcommittee Markup of 13 Bills DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2025 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins with the Committee staff at  Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov . Items to be considered: ·      H.R. 3616 , Reliable Power Act (Rep. Balderson) ·      H.R. 1047 , Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power (GRID Power) Act (Rep. Balderson) ·      H.R. 3632 , Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 (Rep. Griffith) ·      H.R. 3638 , Electric Supply Chain Act (Rep. Latta) ·      H.R. 3157 , State Energy Accountability Act (Rep. Langworthy) ·      H.R. 3628 , State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act (Rep. Evans) ·      H.R. 3657 , Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act (Rep. Schrier) ·      H.R. 3015 , National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (Rep. Rulli) ·      H.R. 3617 , Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act (Rep. James) ·      H.R. 3109 , Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act (Rep. Latta) ·      H.R. 3062 , Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act (Rep. Fedorchak)  ·      H.R. 1949 , Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 (Rep. Pfluger)   ·      H.R. 3668 , Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (Rep. Hudson)  ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to Democrats’ false claims regarding Committee’s reconciliation text. “From the moment a budget reconciliation bill was on the table, Democrats began their fear campaign to scare Americans without any of the details. Now, Democrats are pedaling incorrect reports that include policies that aren’t even in the bill. This bill refocuses Medicaid on mothers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly—not illegal immigrants and capable adults who choose not to work. It is reckless that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle claimed an artificially high number in alleged coverage loss just so they can fear monger and score political points,” said Chairman Guthrie. “This reconciliation is a win for Americans in every part of the country, and it’s a shame Democrats are intentionally reflexively opposing commonsense policies to strengthen the program.”   Read the story here . Read the bill text and section by section here . Read the Op-Ed here . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported six pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. Chairman Guthrie issued the following statement after the conclusion of the markup. “This markup was another important opportunity for our committee to advance legislation to support the most vulnerable Americans ,” said Chairman Guthrie. “All of these bipartisan bills reflect our commitment to improving Americans’ health and strengthening our health care system. Thank you to all of the sponsors for their hard work to champion this vital legislation.”  Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 2483 , SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 36 yeas – 13 nays. H.R. 1520 , Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 46 yeas – 1 nay. H.R. 2319 , Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by voice vote. H.R. 1669 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program, was reported to the full House by voice vote. H.R. 1082 , Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, was reported to the full House by voice vote. H.R. 2484 , Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 38 yeas – 7 nays. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from yesterday’s markup: Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) on the SUPPORT Act: “For far too long, Americans have witnessed the unprecedented rise in drug overdoses and substance use disorders, creating an imminent need for prevention, treatment and recovery services. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act is a long standing priority for me and all the members of this committee, and this bill would reauthorize essential public health programs focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients with substance use disorder.” Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) on the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act: “This legislation is named in honor of Charlotte Woodward, a remarkable young woman with Down syndrome, who received a life-saving heart transplant more than 12 years ago. Charlotte is here with us today, and one day, she's going to be a member of Congress. That's what I'm putting my money on, but her presence here today is a powerful reminder that every life has value and potential, regardless of disability.” Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) on Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act: “ This legislation would provide continuation of pre-pandemic era flexibilities for specialty physicians and other healthcare providers to be able to deliver oral medications to patients by mail delivery or courier, or it would allow a designated caregiver or family member to pick up these medications instead for the patients. It's critically important for the well-being of cancer patients and others with serious diseases who are too sick to pick up their medications in person who live in rural areas distant from their physicians or who simply do not have transportation.” ###