Press Releases
Apr 19, 2017
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Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. wrote to Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in advance of the vote tomorrow, urging the FCC not to restore a loophole that would further concentrate television station ownership and raise cable costs for consumers.
Apr 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – The leaders of the Senate and House health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration user fee agreements.
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Apr 14, 2017
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The leaders of the House and Senate health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements.
Apr 13, 2017
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Pallone's statement following the release of a final rule from HHS intended to stabilize the ACA Marketplace.
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Apr 10, 2017
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“Potential conflicts of interest in the Trump administration underscore the need for robust and effective inspectors general”
Pallone sent letters to the Inspectors General of five federal agencies to ask how the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts would impact their ability to conduct audits, evaluations, and investigations.
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Apr 7, 2017
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Pallone's statement on a new report from S&P Global Ratings on the stability of the ACA Marketplace.
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Apr 6, 2017
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Pallone's statement following a last minute Rules Committee hearing to consider half-baked changes to the TrumpCare bill.
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Apr 5, 2017
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House Democrats, including members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced four bills and a discussion draft to improve Americans’ access to communications networks and the tools necessary to ensure accountability of their government.
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Apr 5, 2017
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Pallone responded to news that the Secretary of Energy was restored to a position on the NSC's Principals Committee after being removed from the committee in January.
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Apr 4, 2017
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“This is not just a program that provides environmental and health benefits – it is a job creator that primes the pump for local investment and development.”
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) highlighted the long-term benefits of reauthorizing and providing meaningful funding for the Brownfields program today at a Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled, “Discussion Draft: Brownfields Reauthorization:”
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