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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a markup of several bills to reform permitting under the Clean Air Act. “No one questions that the Clean Air Act has been important in helping to improve air quality since the law was first enacted more than half a century ago. However, the law has not been significantly amended since 1990 and has not kept pace to meet the economic and security risks facing this country,” said Chairman Palmer. “The commonsense permitting reforms contained in these seven bills are needed to improve the Clean Air Act so the United States can continue to be the world leader in economic prosperity, technological innovation, and environmental quality.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 6409 , the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 14 Yeas to 11 Nays. H.R. 4218 , the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 14 Yeas to 10 Nays. H.R. 6387 , the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 13 Yeas to 10 Nays. H.R. 4214 , the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas to 10 Nays. H.R. 161 , the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas to 11 Nays. H.R. 6373 , the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas to 10 Nays. H.R. 6398 , the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, was reported to the full committee, by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas to 10 Nays. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) on H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act: “This is not about choosing between the environment and development. This is about common sense. We should not penalize states that are impacted by events out of their control, and they should not be penalized for taking action to prevent exceptional events. Georgia is a top state for business in America. It has been for 12 years. Even with our growth, Georgia's air has never been cleaner since monitoring began years ago. As our witnesses stated in legislative hearing we had on this bill, if we give our state officials the time they truly need to implement regulations, while also ensuring that they are not punished for background levels from natural sources, we can have lasting, meaningful policy and economic growth.” Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) on H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act: “Back home in my district in the Permian Basin, we saw this play out recently when the Biden EPA floated a possible non-attainment designation that created real uncertainty. Even the hint of non-attainment sends a signal that permits could slow down, costs could rise, and long-term planning becomes harder for producers and communities alike at no fault of their own. That experience made it clear that these designations are too consequential to get wrong. Local communities should not be burdened by regulatory consequences tied to emissions that come from foreign sources or unavoidable natural events. The FENCES Act levels the playing field, sets the table for fairness, and it's about giving states regulatory certainty. It's about keeping American industries competitive while still upholding environmental standards.” Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) on H.R.6398, the RED Tape Act: “This bill eliminates the requirement for the EPA to conduct a duplicative review and publicly comment on other agencies Environmental Impact Statements. This legislation keeps in place the initial environmental review required for federal projects and regulations under NEPA. It simply eliminates a bureaucratic and redundant secondary review that only serves to further delay the permitting and construction of critical projects. In order for America to remain competitive in the global economy, we must take steps to ensure timely and predictable outcomes for any new projects or regulations.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a subcommittee markup of 18 bills to protect children and teens online. WHAT : Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup of 18 bills. DATE: Thursday, December 11, 2025 TIME: 10:15 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Items to be considered: H.R. 6290 , Safe Social Media Act (Reps. Bentz and Schrier) H.R. 6259 , No Fentanyl on Social Media Act (Reps. Evans and Dingell) H.R. 6289 , Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act (Reps. Lee-FL and Soto) H.R. 6437 , Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act (Reps. Fry and Landsman) H.R. 5360 , AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act (Reps. Houchin and Auchincloss) H.R. 6499 , Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act (Reps. Fulcher and Landsman) H.R. 2657 , Sammy’s Law (Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Carter-GA) H.R. 6265 , Safer Guarding of Adolescents from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act (Rep. Kean) H.R. 6273 , Stop Profiling Youth and (SPY) Kids Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks) H.R. 6253 , Algorithmic Choice and Transparency Act (Rep. Cammack) H.R. 6489 , Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative (SAFE) Bots Act (Rep. Houchin) H.R. 1623 , Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act (Rep. Miller-IL) H.R. 6257 , Safe Messaging for Kids Act of 2025 (Rep. Dunn) H.R. 3149 , App Store Accountability Act (Rep. James) H.R. 6333 , Parents Over Platforms Act (Reps. Auchincloss and Houchin) H.R. 6292 , Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025 (Rep. Pallone) H.R. 6484 , Kids Online Safety Act (Rep. Bilirakis) H.R. 6291 , Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (Reps. Walberg and Lee-FL) This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Alex Khlopin at Alex.Khlopin@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported fifteen pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Energy issued efficiency regulations for nearly every appliance in American households. Energy efficiency is important as a general matter, but it’s a major problem when regulations are drafted to meet arbitrary standards despite diminishing returns on actual, cost-effective gains in efficiency,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Closing the digital divide and expanding access to reliable broadband will further drive American wireless and AI leadership. I see this first-hand in parts of my district that still lack the service they need to take full advantage of the digital economy.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 1343 , Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1588 , Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 50 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1665 , DIGITAL Applications Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 51 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1681 , Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 51 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1731 , Standard FEES Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 6046 , Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 51 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 2289 , American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 26 yeas – 24 nays. H.R. 3474 , Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 51 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 3699 , Energy Choice Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 24 yeas – 21 nays. H.R. 5184 , Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 30 yeas – 16 nays. H.R. 4690 , Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 27 yeas – 21 nays. H.R. 4593 , Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas – 20 nays. H.R. 4758 , Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas – 21 nays. H.R. 4626 , Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 26 yeas – 22 nays. H.R. 1355 , Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025, was reported, as amended, to the full House by a roll call vote of 50 yeas – 0 nays. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) on the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025: “This bill brings together proposals from my Republican colleagues to cut red tape and speed broadband deployment. It streamlines approvals for new infrastructure by ensuring fees reflect actual cost, setting clear and timely permitting deadlines, and giving providers relief if they are wrongfully denied access. [...] These reforms will accelerate investment, lower barriers, and help connect all Americans.” Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12) on the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act: “Under the guise of energy efficiency, the Biden-Harris Administration waged a four-year war on domestic fossil energy and consumer choice. And it was American families that that paid the price. From gas stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and air conditioners, no household appliance was off limits in their pursuit of a radical rush to green agenda. And we can't allow that to happen again. […] These are common sense changes that will ensure certainty for manufacturers and consumers and allow consumer choice." Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) on the SHOWER Act: “The affordability issue was caused by the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats turning a blind eye to what was happening in America when inflation rose 11%, 12%, 20%. They turned a blind eye to inflation rising faster than incomes to meet it. They turned a blind eye to a president who literally sleepwalked through his entire presidency, and the American people suffered for it."

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup. The Committee will consider legislation from the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security; Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials; Health; and Communications and Technology subcommittees.  Chair Rodgers released the following statements:  On the Energy and Environment bills:  “The Energy and Commerce Committee has a rich history of enacting solutions that improve people’s livelihoods and freedom, all while maintaining America’s global energy and environmental leadership. We look forward to building on this legacy with solutions that modernize our pipeline infrastructure, enhance air quality standards and public health, and ensure Americans are free to choose the home appliances that work best for their lives.”  On the Health bills: “Americans are counting on us to deliver on bipartisan solutions that will help improve their health and wellbeing. We’re proud of the hard work that Members both on and off the Energy and Commerce Committee have done to bring forth these proposals to support patients and caregivers across America.”  On the Communications and Technology bills:  “In order to win the future, it is vital that our communications networks are secure. Continuing to rely on technology sourced from foreign adversaries jeopardizes people’s homes, schools, hospitals, our financial system, and the military. That is why Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on solutions to remove dangerous equipment from our communications infrastructure and help cement America's technological and economic leadership for generations to come.”   WHAT: A Full Committee Markup of 28 bills.  DATE: Wednesday, March 20, 2024   TIME: 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building   Legislation to be considered :  H.R. 7655 , Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024 (Rep. Duncan)  H.R. 7673 , Liberty in Laundry Act (Rep. Ogles)  H.R. 7645 , Clothes Dryers Reliability Act (Rep. Ezell)   H.R. 7637 , Refrigerator Freedom Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks)   H.R. 7626 , Affordable Air Conditioning Act (Rep. Crenshaw)   H.R. 7700 , Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards (SUDS) Act (Rep. Langworthy) H.R. 7650 , Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024 (Rep. Carter) H.R. 619 , NAPA Reauthorization Act (Rep. Tonko) H.R. 620 , Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (Rep. C. Smith)  H.R. 7218 , Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 (Rep. Guthrie)  H.R. 4581 , Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 (Rep. Hinson)    H.R. 2706 , Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (Rep. Cammack)   H.R. 4646 , SIREN Reauthorization Act (Rep. D. Joyce)  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program (Rep. Molinaro)  H.R. 6960 , Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Carter)    H.R. 7153 , Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (Rep. Wild)  H.R. 7251 , Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Chavez-DeRemer)  H.R. 7224 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program (Rep. Cohen)  H.R. 7208 , Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Pascrell)   H.R. 6829 , Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2024 (Rep. Pallone)    H.R. 7189 , Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Bilirakis)  H.R. 7406 , DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 (Rep. McMorris Rodgers)  H.R. 3916 , SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024 (Rep. Morelle)    H.R. 5074 , Kidney PATIENT Act (Rep. Carter)  H.R. 2864 , Countering CCP Drones Act (Rep. Stefanik)  H.R. 820 , Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (Rep. Stefanik)  H.R. 1513 , Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing (FUTURE) Networks Act (Rep. Matsui)  H.R. 7589 , Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act (Rep. Latta)  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Kaitlyn Peterson with the Committee staff at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov and Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov . 

Washington D.C. — The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today to improve health for patients. In a Subcommittee markup , the Health Subcommittee forwarded to the Full Committee 19 pieces of legislation.  As Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said : “Many of the bills before us today reauthorize important programs that are due to expire September 30, and I am hopeful we can renew them in advance of that deadline, through regular order.   “This Committee has a rich history of plowing the hard ground necessary to legislate, including our bipartisan work to ensure we are moving forward timely reauthorizations, as well as new efforts—like the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.    “I look forward to seeing all of these important initiatives be signed into law.”  Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) also added : “The legislation before us today will help to detect, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases and health conditions at earlier stages, improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families, help ensure Americans in rural communities have access to life-saving care, and provide additional resources to assist in the development of cutting-edge innovation.  Legislative vote summary:  H.R. 619 , the NAPA Reauthorization Act, led by Reps. Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 26-0.  H.R. 620 , the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act , led by Reps. C. Smith, Tonko, and Waters, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 26-0.  H.R. 7218 , the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 , led by Reps. Guthrie, Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 4581 , the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 , led by Reps. Hinson and Adams, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 4646 , the SIREN Reauthorization Act , led by Reps. D. Joyce and Dingell, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program , led by Reps. Molinaro and Cárdenas, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 6960 , the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 , led by Reps. Carter and Castor, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23-0.  H.R. 7153 , the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act , led by Reps. Wild and Kiggans, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 7251 , the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Chavez-DeRemer, Joyce, Davis, and Cherfilus-McCormick, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23-0.  H.R. 7224 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program, led by Reps. Cohen, Wagner, Cárdenas, and Carter, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 6829 , the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023, led by Reps. Pallone and A. Kim, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 7189 , the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Bilirakis, Soto, Carter, Schiff, Salazar, and Cárdenas, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 3916 , the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023, led by Reps. Morelle and Fitzpatrick, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 5074 , the Kidney PATIENT Act, led by Reps. Carter and Kuster, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 16-10.  H.R. 5526 , Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023, led by Reps. Harshbarger, Wasserman Schultz, and Davis, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 19-6.  H.R. 2706 , the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, led by Reps. Cammack and Dingell, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 5012 , the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023, led by Reps. Y. Kim and Castor, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 7208 , the Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Pascrell and Bacon, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 7406 , the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024, led by Reps. McMorris Rodgers, DeGette, Cole, and Holmes Norton, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote. 

Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Environment Subcommittee markup of a bill to modernize air quality standards.  NAAQS PROCESS IS BROKEN   “Just three weeks ago, this Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on the print being marked up today.  “We received testimony from an air quality regulator in my home State of Georgia, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the American Forest and Paper Association. We also heard from the litigation arm of the environmental left, Earthjustice.  “The testimony we received was clear. The NAAQS process is broken from beginning to end.  “Even as standards approach natural background levels, the Clean Air Act’s rigid timelines and outdated assumptions are making it near impossible for states to implement effective plans.  “And while states work on one set of standards, EPA imposes another round, all while ignoring the major sources of air pollution, and the practical experience of state regulators.  “The result is impractical requirements that create permit gridlock, and little prospect for meaningful improvement in air quality.”  BURDENSOME REGULATIONS UNDERMINE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP   “Meanwhile America is less competitive. High-paying jobs will leave our shores, only for heavy manufacturing and production of critical goods to be done in foreign locations with weaker environmental and labor standards.  “Today’s Committee Print makes practical reforms to the NAAQS process to help states effectively address air pollution, while avoiding the harmful impacts in the current process.  “The legislation extends the mandatory timeline of review of air quality standards to provide the Agency and the states more time to implement existing standards and to assess and develop revisions to the standards.  “It provides more discretion for the EPA Administrator to focus on actual attainability of the standard when choosing among a range of standards found to be protective of public health.  “The bill also provides essential exclusions for actions to mitigate wildfires, something that we know is the largest contributor to particulate matter concentrations.”  SUPPORTING STATES IN THEIR AIR QUALITY EFFORTS   “Some new additions to today’s draft based on feedback from our hearing include measures to ensure that States are provided the opportunity to revise their State Implementation Plans when EPA finds deficiencies.  “It also provides language to ensure that the State Air Pollution Control Agency representatives on the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee come from different regions of the country.  “Lastly, the legislation provides the regulated community certainty that they will be able to construct their facilities, provide high paying jobs, and bolster our manufacturing base if they completed their preconstruction permitting prior to the final designation of attainment areas for the recent PM2.5 Standards.  “Contrary to assertions that Republicans are putting ‘polluters over people,' we are simply making practical fixes that will help the states implement important health standards and avoid harmful impacts to people’s health and welfare.  “Nothing in the legislation prevents the EPA from updating air quality standards faster than every 10 years if the Administrator determines it necessary to protect public health. Nothing prevents states from imposing stricter standards if they choose.  “We actually reduce unnecessary burdens on states—like California—that are doing everything possible to address serious air quality problems. And under this legislation, the regulated community must apply the best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology at covered facilities.  “Today’s draft legislation has many features that should garner bipartisan support.  “For example, there are commonsense reforms to ensure that actions to mitigate wildfires are not discouraged, States are assisted in crafting implementation plans to meet their own unique needs, and the West Coast is not indiscriminately punished because of air pollution from China that is out of their control.  “I encourage my Democratic colleagues to work with us to reform the NAAQS process to ensure that it works for the regulated community and co-regulators.  “As a former medical professional and the current Chair of a panel that features numerous Medical Doctors, I echo Dr. Joyce’s comments from our legislative hearing that protecting our constituent’s health is not a slogan to us. It is what several of us have dedicated our lives to.  “I look forward to marking up today’s legislation that will reform an antiquated process, lay the groundwork for American manufacturing to succeed, and do it all while protecting our constituents’ health.”

E&C Republicans Advance Bills Full Committee Washington, D.C. — In two markups today, the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security and the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials advanced solutions to modernize pipeline infrastructure, protect consumer choice, and address President Biden’s burdensome new EPA regulations that will crush American manufacturing and people’s livelihoods.  Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Markup:   Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) :   “To meet growing energy demands, we must modernize and expand our pipeline infrastructure.   “The U.S. has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources right under our feet, which we’ve been able to harness as a result of free market principles and an entrepreneurial spirit that’s uniquely American.   “We should be embracing this and building on it to enhance America’s energy security and competitive edge.   “At the same time, we also need to ensure Americans are free to choose the home appliances that work best for their lives.”   Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) :   “My draft legislation addresses this by strengthening penalties for damaging pipelines and incorporating permitting reform centered on safety, modernization, and expansion.   “It improves pipelines safety by updating PHMSA programs to reflect new technologies.   “It puts an end to 'gas bans' by protecting the American people’s right to choose the energy source that fits their needs.   “Pipelines are essential to the energy security of the United States, and I would like to see all of my colleagues join me in support of this effort.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. __ , To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes , was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 16 Yeas to 10 Nays.  H.R. __ , To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes dryers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes , was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 16 Yeas to 10 Nays.  H.R. __ , To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 15 Yeas to 10 Nays.  H.R. __ , To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 15 Yeas to 10 Nays.  H.R. __ , To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for room air conditioners that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 15 Yeas to 10 Nays.  H.R.___ , Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 14 Yeas to 10 Nays.  Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Markup:   Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) :   “For decades, America has been the number one place to do business, while maintaining some of the best air quality in the world.   “We have achieved this success in part through laws that enable—not disable— the productive capacity of Americans, their communities, and the industries that support them.   “Unfortunately, that prosperity, that opportunity to work and thrive, is being threatened as the Biden administration advances radical environmental policies that will crush the American economy.”   Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) :   “Even as standards approach natural background levels, the Clean Air Act’s rigid timelines and outdated assumptions are making it near impossible for states to implement effective plans.   “And while states work on one set of standards, EPA imposes another round, all while ignoring the major sources of air pollution, and the practical experience of state regulators.   “The result is impractical requirements that create permit gridlock, and little prospect for meaningful improvement in air quality.   “Meanwhile America is less competitive. High-paying jobs will leave our shores, only for heavy manufacturing and production of critical goods to be done in foreign locations with weaker environmental and labor standards.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R.___ , Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas to 9 Nays.

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) today announced a markup of the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024 .  “America has long been the world’s economic powerhouse while also maintaining some of the lowest air pollution levels in the world. Recent efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including a standard on fine particulate matter—or PM 2.5—threaten this legacy and will devastate American manufacturing and people’s livelihoods," said Chairs Rodgers and Carter . "We look forward to this week’s subcommittee markup to discuss an alternative approach to the Biden administration's misguided actions, one that modernizes the process for reviewing and implementing air quality standards in a way that protects public health while ensuring American communities can thrive economically.” WHAT: Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials markup on the EPA's overreaching and ineffective NAAQS policies and ways to reform them. DATE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and subsequent days as necessary TIME: 2:30 PM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Legislation to be marked up: H.R. ___ , the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024   This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Kaitlyn Peterson with the Committee staff at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov .

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) announced a subcommittee hearing on policies to improve patient access to care and support providers. “Our health care sector continues to find new innovative treatments—yet seniors on Medicare can be left without access to the best care. Further, Congress must continue working on proposals that ensure Medicare beneficiaries can receive physician care and laboratory testing services where they live,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie. “This markup takes the next step toward delivering solutions, and we thank our Members for leading on policies that will help seniors lead longer, healthier lives.”  WHAT : A Subcommittee on Health markup of 21 legislative proposals. DATE : Wednesday, November 15, 2023 TIME : 10:00 AM EDT LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Jolie Brochin with the Committee staff at Jolie.Brochin@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov . Legislative proposals to be considered :  H.R. 5372 , Expanding Seniors’ Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023 (Reps. Joyce and Peters)  H.R. 2880 , Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act (Reps. Carter and Blunt Rochester)  H.R. 5393 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure fair assessment of pharmacy performance and quality under Medicare part D, and for other purposes (Reps. Griffith and Carter)  H.R. 5385 , Medicare PBM Accountability Act (Reps. Landsman and Harshbarger)  H.R. 5386 , Cutting Copays Act (Reps. McGarvey and Bilirakis)  H.R. 4881 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. (Reps. Malliotakis and Wenstrup) H.R. 5389 , National Coverage Determination Transparency Act (Reps. Guthrie and Kelly)  H.R. 133 , Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act (Reps. Buchanan and Barragan)  H.R. 5396 , Coverage Determination Clarity Act of 2023 (Rep. Bucshon)  H.R. 5371 , Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023 (Reps. Joyce and Phillips)  H.R. 5388 , Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act (Reps. Balderson and Buchanan)  H.R. 5380 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage (Rep. Sarbanes)  H.R. 3842 , Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023 (Reps. Schrier, Bilirakis, and Bucshon)  H.R. 5397 , Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2023 (Reps. Fitzpatrick, Dunn, and Soto)  H.R. 6366 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 6369 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models (Reps. Schrier and Dunn)  H.R. 5555 , DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023 (Reps. Miller-Meeks and Tonko)  H.R. 6371 , Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023  (Reps. Murphy, Burgess, Kelly, Wenstrup, Buschon, Van Drew, Miller-Meeks, Harris, Babin, Joyce, Jackson, McCormick, Ferguson, Dunn, and Carter)  H.R. 6364 , Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 (Reps. Balderson, Dunn, Schweikert, Carey, and Johnson)  H.R. 1352 , Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023 (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 1691 , Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 (Reps. Wenstrup, Bilirakis, Cardenas, Guthrie, and Eshoo)