Press Releases
May 19, 2017
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“Urgent questions exist as to whether sufficient funding is available to respond to the probable uptick in Zika virus infections during the upcoming summer travel and mosquito season.”
Democratic Leaders of the Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to the CDC requesting an update on Zika virus outbreak preparedness and response capabilities in anticipation of the increase in cases of Zika virus infections over the summer months.
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May 18, 2017
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Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin the process to roll back net neutrality protections
May 18, 2017
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Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone announced the creation of the Indian Health Services Task Force.
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May 18, 2017
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“We should move forward with this bipartisan bill that will allow the FDA to meet its mission of ensuring the medical products that patients and American families use are safe and effective.”
Pallone's opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee markup of three legislative bills including the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017.
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May 18, 2017
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Democratic Committee leaders sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expressing concerns and raising questions about the recent dismissal of nine members of the EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors
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May 18, 2017
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Pallone sent a letter to GAO requesting a comparative review of HHS' efforts to prepare for the 2018 open enrollment season versus outreach efforts for the 2017 open enrollment season.
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May 17, 2017
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Website Was Unable to Handle High Volume of Traffic from Members of the Public Attempting to Comment on Net Neutrality
Four Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats today urged their Republican counterparts to hold a hearing to examine the recent failure of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website to handle the high volume of comments on the FCC’s net neutrality proceeding.
May 17, 2017
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“A strong public health response is one of the first lines of defense when our nation is faced with a health crisis.”
Pallone's opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on initiatives to advance public health.
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May 17, 2017
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LIFT America Act Invests in Infrastructure, Creates Jobs & Protects Public Health and the Environment
Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee introduced a broad 21st Century infrastructure package that includes key areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction, including broadband, drinking water, healthcare, the electric grid, brownfields and renewable energy infrastructure.
May 16, 2017
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“Attempts to delay or roll back the final deeming rule defies Congressional intent.”
Pallone and Green sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Gottlieb urging continued implementation of the so-called deeming rule, which extended the authority of FDA to regulate all tobacco products including e-cigarettes, vape pens, cigars, and hookah.
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