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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following the House passage of H.R. 1262, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act— a bipartisan piece of legislation which reauthorizes the FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program to incentivize the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, and authorizes the FDA to direct companies to study a combination of cancer drugs and therapies in pediatric trials. “H.R. 1262, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, builds on current programs to accelerate research and drug development for rare pediatric diseases, including cancer,” said Chairman Guthrie. “The reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program has led to over 50 new treatment approvals for nearly 40 different rare pediatric diseases, many of which had no options prior. The impact of this program is profound for patients, and I am grateful to the sponsors of this legislation and their commitment to promoting research and addressing gaps in pediatric therapeutics.” Background on H.R. 1262:   H.R. 1262 , the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act , is a comprehensive piece of legislation that increases access to innovative treatments for children by:  Reauthorizing the FDA Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program through Fiscal Year 2029 and clarifies that orphan drug exclusivity applies to the approved indication, rather than the potentially broader designation;  Providing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with additional authority to require pediatric cancer trials for new combinations of drug therapies;  Authorizing the FDA to take enforcement action against companies that fail to meet pediatric study requirements under the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA);  Directing the FDA to establish an office in an Abraham Accord country to enhance facilitation with the agency; and   Requiring FDA to disclose to certain generic drug applicants if any ingredients cause a drug to be quantitatively or qualitatively different from the listed drug, speeding up patients access to more affordable medications.  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 3109, the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, to increase American refining capacity, unleash American energy, and lower prices for consumers. Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on H.R. 3109, the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, as prepared for delivery: “The American economy is fueled by petrochemical refineries, providing affordable diesel and gasoline to families, critical inputs for our manufacturers, and products imperative for the maintenance of our defense systems. “The national security component of a viable refining industry cannot be understated, and we must not forfeit these essential supply chains. “Under the previous administration, we saw the impact of an energy retreat: higher prices for families and businesses, emboldened adversaries, sluggish economies, and increasing reliance on other nations. “Unfortunately, that is still the case in states like California where a hostile regulatory environment has forced refineries to reduce operations. In fact, the Golden State is expected to lose 17 percent of its capacity in the next year. “This has led to average gasoline prices of nearly $5 dollars per gallon, increased fuel dependence on Asian producers, and jeopardized the fuel supply chain of military installations in the state. “We must not let this become the status quo across the country. “H.R. 3109 requires the National Petroleum Council to collect and examine information regarding the role of petrochemical refineries in the United States, and their contributions to affordability, security, and reliability. “The report will assess opportunities to expand capacity, as well as current risks to refineries. “H.R. 3109 will provide DOE and Congress the information we need to enact policies that deliver affordable, reliable, and clean energy to all Americans. “I thank Representative Latta, the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, for his leadership on this issue. “I urge all my colleagues to support H.R. 3109. “According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, global demand for liquid fuels is set to increase by about 20 million barrels per day by 2050. “To ensure prices remain low for consumers, high-value refined goods are available for our global partners, and inputs for our nation’s defense systems are available, we must recognize what it will take to fulfill that demand increase. “We are in an age of energy expansion, and we must implement policies that allow America to produce, refine, and export energy to global customers. “I urge my colleagues to vote yes on H.R. 3109, and I yield back.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 3109, the REFINER Act, led by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) and H.R.1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, led by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). Both pieces of legislation passed the House with bipartisan support: the REFINER Act, passed by a vote of 230 Yeas to 176 Nays, and the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act by a vote of 217 Yeas to 188 Nays. “By unleashing American energy, House Republicans are leading the way to support our nation’s energy security, strengthen our grid, and lower prices for hard-working families,” said Chairman Guthrie. “The REFINER Act will help to ensure our refineries are being used effectively to produce the oil, gas, and other critical feedstocks we rely upon while the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act expands American energy production and infrastructure by removing U.S. LNG export restrictions, which the Biden-Harris Administration politicized and abused.” “Today, House Republicans secured another commonsense solution to continue our success in bringing down energy costs and fuel our economy. The House passed the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act and the REFINER Act to deregulate, evaluate, and expand our capabilities so we can harness the full potential of American energy,” said Speaker Johnson. “These measures advance more of President Trump’s executive orders and energy dominance agenda to increase American energy production, create jobs, strengthen national security, and secure reliable, affordable energy to power America’s homes, businesses, and economy.” “As energy demand grows, we have to ensure our refining capacity grows with it to maintain America’s energy dominance,” said Chairman Latta. “The REFINER Act will provide the data and insight needed to guide decisions that reinforce our energy infrastructure and help keep fuel costs low for American families. I thank my House colleagues for supporting and passing my bill and urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible,” “Today's House passage of my Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act is another major victory in achieving American energy dominance. My legislation reforms the broken, politically weaponized approval process so we can streamline permitting for exporting LNG once and for all,” said Congressman Pfluger. “It's simple: Exporting American LNG strengthens our economy, stabilizes prices, drives much-needed investment in energy infrastructure, and bolsters the energy security of our global partners. I thank my colleagues for supporting this critical legislation, and I urge its swift passage in the Senate under Senator Scott's strong leadership.” Background on H.R. 3109: Over the last several years, our nation’s refining capacity has shrunk due to onerous Federal and State policies that make it prohibitively difficult to operate. From 2020 to 2022, refining capacity in the United States decreased by more than one million barrels of fuel per day, and the number of refineries dropped from 135 to 128. The REFINER Act would require the National Petroleum Council to collect and examine critical information regarding the role of petrochemical refineries in the U.S., and their contributions to energy security, reliability, and affordability. The report must analyze opportunities to expand capacity, as well as current risks to refineries, including negative policy impacts. Background on H.R. 1949: In January 2024, President Biden announced an indefinite ban on the issuance of export permits to non-FTA countries while it conducted a review to consider the “climate impacts” of natural gas exports. This politically motivated ban threatened the American economy, discouraged investment in natural gas production and processing, and harmed our allies in Europe working to lower their consumption of Russian gas. The Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act amends the Natural Gas Act to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas, effectively overturning the Biden-Harris Administration’s attempt to undermine U.S. domestic energy production. Under this legislation, FERC would have the exclusive authority to approve or deny any application for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the U.S. to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country. ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, to remove unnecessary export controls on LNG, strengthen the domestic economy, and increase the energy security of the United States and our allies. Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, as prepared for delivery: “In February 2016, the first cargo of U.S. LNG set sail from the lower 48, making the United States a natural gas exporter for the first time since the 1960s. “Since then, exports have increased from 0.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2016 to nearly 12 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, making the U.S. the global leader in LNG in less than a decade. “U.S. LNG has played an undeniably important role in providing affordable, abundant, and clean energy to the world. “This could not have been more evident than in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, disrupting global commodity markets and leaving Europe without secure access to energy. “Immediately, US producers began sending cargoes of American gas to the continent to fuel their economies and heat their homes, helping some of our most important global allies. “However, in January 2024 the Biden-Harris Administration announced an illegal and indefinite ban on new export authorizations, all in the name of vaguely stated climate change goals. “Current law is clear, requiring a statutory presumption in favor of exports are in the public interest. “Plus, the vast majority of studies show that not only do LNG exports bolster our energy security, they also help maintain low domestic natural gas prices for Americans. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s action not only jeopardized our European allies, it threatened the faith and credibility of American companies’ contracts, emboldened Russia and other nefarious actors, and created uncertainty for domestic producers of natural gas. “H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, would ensure this catastrophic policy decision is never made again by removing DOE from the statutory authorization process. “This legislation maintains the President’s authority to impose sanctions on foreign governments, prohibiting imports or exports if justified. “Free trade, open markets, and competition have resulted in the U.S. emerging as a global energy superpower, and lifting these restrictions will help maintain this dominance at a time it is needed most. I urge all my colleagues to support H.R. 1949. “The American people have made it clear that we cannot heed the calls of radical environmental activists putting politics over people. “The United States is blessed with enormous gas reserves, more than sufficient to meet rising global demand while also serving our domestic markets. “This bill will create American jobs, help our allies around the world, and maintain low-cost natural gas for American families and businesses. “I urge all my colleagues to support this bill and I yield back.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act, H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, and H.R. 1047, the GRID Power Act. “Today’s passage of H.R. 3062, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 1047 reflects the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s relentless work to secure American energy dominance. These bills streamline the permitting process for critical cross-border energy projects, restore expert advisory input from the coal industry that the Biden-Harris Administration eliminated, and ensure that electricity grid operators have the tools they need to secure the reliability of the bulk power system. With rising energy demand and growing threats to grid reliability, House Republicans are ensuring the U.S. has the tools to deliver affordable, abundant, and reliable energy,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak, Congressman Rulli, and Congressman Balderson for their tireless work to strengthen our grid and power our communities.”   H.R. 3062 passed the House by a vote of 224 to 203, H.R. 3015 passed the House by a vote of 217 to 209, and H.R. 1047 passed the House by a vote of 216 to 206.  “Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the grid, create American jobs, and lower energy costs for American families,” said Speaker Johnson. “This week, House Republicans passed three pieces of key legislation to build on the energy provisions within the historic Working Families Tax Cuts and codify President Trump’s Executive Orders to unleash American energy. As Democrats continue to push radical, job-killing, impossible-to-attain green agendas – Republicans are focused on real solutions that grow the economy and put American workers first. Together with President Trump, Republicans in Congress are helping pave the way for a return to American energy dominance.”   “The Keystone XL pipeline should have never been cancelled. Yet on his first day in office, President Biden used the stroke of a pen to shut it down,” said Congresswoman Fedorchak. “By passing my legislation, the House has taken a critical step to end years of regulatory uncertainty and partisan games that have delayed energy infrastructure projects, crushed good-paying jobs, and undermined America’s energy security.” “For decades, the National Coal Council was a powerful voice for coal and a tireless champion for American workers and communities. Coal has reliably fueled our factories, powered our homes, and helped build the greatest economy the world has ever known – it’s ridiculous to neglect it,” said Congressman Rulli. “We need common-sense energy policies that keep coal in the mix, strengthen our grid, and protect good-paying jobs. Codifying the National Coal Council into law ensures that politics doesn’t get in the way of good policy. I’m grateful to House leadership and my colleagues for voting to restore this vital council and secure America’s energy future.”   “With American power demand far outpacing our ability to generate more electricity, our grid is heading toward a reliability crisis,” said Congressman Balderson . “The interconnection queue is overwhelmed and bogged down, leaving shovel-ready power projects waiting for years while demand continues to climb. The GRID Power Act clears the path for the most critical projects, giving grid operators the tools they need to add more dispatchable baseload power—lowering costs for households and businesses while keeping America’s grid reliable.” Background on H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act: The expansion of cross-border energy transportation infrastructure—pipelines for oil and natural gas and electric transmission lines—is necessary to ensure our nation’s energy dominance and safeguard our national security. H.R. 3062 replaces the Presidential permit requirement with a more transparent and effective review process by authorizing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review applications for cross-border oil and natural gas pipelines, and the Department of Energy to review applications for cross-border transmission facilities. Background on H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Establishment Act: This legislation makes the National Coal Council permanent by removing requirements under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to re-charter every two years, therefore preventing future administrations from disbanding this essential council. While the United States is projected to increase electricity demands by 151 GW over the next ten years, coal fired units are pre-maturely retiring at an alarming rate. Premature retirements of coal fired units are largely driven by federal and state policies designed to intentionally attack their financial viability. Background on H.R.1047, GRID Power Act: The GRID Power Act provides Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators with authority to prioritize energy projects that are ready to bring more baseload power onto the grid immediately, improving grid reliability and resiliency and helping to meet the demand of industrial and household customers alike. Expediting resources that advance reliability provides grid operators with additional tools to re-balance the grid’s resource mix to keep the lights on at affordable prices for all Americans and reverse the legacy effects of the Biden-Harris energy policies that continue to drive prices higher.  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House passed nine bills from the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, Communications and Technology, and Energy Subcommittees:  “Technological innovation creates jobs, enhances our national defense, and develops new products and methods of consumer protection that improve Americans’ everyday lives. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is working to advance legislation to achieve these goals and expand the use of abundant and reliable baseload power,” said Chairman Guthrie . “I thank our sponsors for their commitment to these bills that will improve our cybersecurity and support American global leadership.”   The following E&C bills passed the House Floor this week:  H.R. 1770 – Consumer Safety Technology Act H.R. 1709 – Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1455 – ITS Codification Act H.R. 1766 – NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 2037 – Open RAN Outreach Act, as amended H.R. 1717 – Communications Security Act H.R. 1618 – Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, as amended H.R. 1765 – Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025, as amended H.R. 3657 – Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, as amended ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . The legislation now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump.  “The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a victory for the millions of American families who will receive a historic tax cut,” said Chairman Guthrie. “As part of this legislation the Committee on Energy and Commerce worked to secure major victories targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. The bill strengthens Medicaid for those who need it most, ensures American energy dominance, and supports the rapid innovation of American industry. Thank you to President Trump and all our Committee members who worked tirelessly on this legislation.”  ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House passed eight bills from the Health, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Communications and Technology Subcommittees’ jurisdictions:  “ Today, a strong bipartisan majority voted to pass legislation to improve product safety, drive investment and connectivity for American communities, and promote safe, accessible care. These bills address widely different parts of Energy and Commerce’s jurisdiction, but they all make our country healthier and more prosperous,” said Chairman Guthrie . “ I thank all our sponsors for their hard work, and I look forward to the Senate’s consideration of these important bills. ”   Background:   The following E&C bills passed the House Floor today:  H.R. 2481 – Romance Scam Prevention Act  H.R. 1679 – Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025  H.R. 2269 – WIPPES Act   H.R. 1767 – Awning Safety Act of 2025  H.R. 1664 – Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, as amended  H.R. 1520 – Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act  H.R. 1082 – Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act  H.R. 1737 – To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the  SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization  Act, by a vote of 366 to 57. “After several years of bipartisan collaboration on the SUPPORT Act, the House of Representatives passed legislation to continue fighting the fentanyl crisis by improving access to treatment, expanding recovery opportunities, and bolstering prevention initiatives,”  said Chairman Guthrie.  “ The programs within the SUPPORT Act have made significant steps toward reducing the toll illicit fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances take on our communities. By reauthorizing this important legislation, we are increasing prevention initiatives, reducing drug-related deaths, and restoring hope for families. I thank my colleagues for their bipartisan commitment to saving lives.” Background: In 2018, President Trump signed into law the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act in response to the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities across the country, particularly those in rural areas. H.R. 2483 , the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a roll call vote of 36 yeas – 13 nays. The SUPPORT Act: ·      Ensures first responders can access and administer naloxone; ·      Allows for enhanced SUD treatment options for pregnant and postpartum women; ·      Strengthens state PDMP systems; ·       Encourages individuals in recovery to participate in the workforce; and ·       Continues the supply of resources for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers, which provide a full spectrum of treatment and recovery support services. ###