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Chairman Walden Joins Fox News to Preview Upcoming E&C Hearing with Zuckerberg

04.10.2018

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NEXT WEEK: #SubCommTech to Hold Hearing on Data Prioritization

04.10.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), today announced a hearing for Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. in 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “From Core to Edge: Perspective on Internet Prioritization.”

Next week’s hearing is an opportunity for #SubCommTech members to have an in-depth discussion about the prioritization of data online, how and why prioritization is used today, and its potential use in the future.

“Our upcoming hearing is an important step forward to...

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NEXT WEEK: All Five FERC Commissioners Set to Testify Before #SubEnergy

04.10.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today announced details for the Tuesday, April 17, 2018, hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the FY 2019 Budget.” The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building and all five Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) commissioners are set to testify.

“FERC plays an integral role in licensing infrastructure projects across the country including interstate natural gas pipelines, liquified natural gas terminals, and hydropower...

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Chairman Walden on Administration’s Memo to Expedite Infrastructure Project Approvals

04.09.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today issued the following statement after the heads of several agencies, including EPA, DOE, and FERC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects.

“With these signatures today, the administration has taken another important step to ensure we get important infrastructure projects built on time. Duplicative permitting processes and bureaucratic red tape are hindering economic growth, keeping people from work, and preventing us from capitalizing on our energy abundance. We will continue to...

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E&C Takes its Work Home to Combat the Opioid Crisis

04.09.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – While members were back in their districts the last two weeks, efforts to combat the...

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NEXT WEEK: #SubEnvironment to Examine the Potential of High Octane Fuels and Vehicles

04.06.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Environment, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today announced a hearing for Friday, April 13, 2018, at 9 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities.”

Next week, #SubEnvironment will look into the potential for high octane fuels and the vehicles designed for them to further the goals of the Renewable Fuel Standard and Corporate Average Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas programs. Members will also examine the impact...

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Chairman Latta on President Trump’s Intent to Nominate Heidi King as NHTSA Administrator

04.06.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s intent to nominate Heidi King to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

“Deputy Administrator King has been a strong voice for vehicle safety as acting head of NHTSA, and I am pleased she will continue to lead the agency in its mission to keep drivers safe. With distracted and drugged driving on the rise, our nation has seen an unacceptable increase in traffic fatalities in...

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#SubEnergy to Hear from DOE Secretary Perry April 12

04.05.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today announced details for the Thursday, April 12, 2018, hearing entitled, “The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Energy Budget.” The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building and Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry will be the sole witness.

Members are expected to examine DOE’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget priorities, particularly as they relate to energy security issues identified in the committee’s ‘DOE Modernization’ series,...

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