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Democratic Committee Report Highlights Significant Improvement in Women’s Access to Healthcare Under the ACA

Dec 14, 2016 Press Release
Republican repeal plans threaten to reverse the real progress made for women nationwide

Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.

Issues:
Health

Pallone on Nomination of Perry to lead Department of Energy

Dec 13, 2016 Press Release
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry’s expected nomination to head the Department of Energy
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Pallone on President Obama Signing 21st Century Cures Act

Dec 13, 2016 Press Release

Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34), into law.  Pallone was the lead House Democratic negotiator on this legislation, and worked closely with Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Rep.

Issues:
Health

Pallone Statement on FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

Dec 12, 2016 Press Release
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s failure to reconfirm Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Issues:
Communications and Technology, Consumer Protection

Pallone Denounces Trump Transition Team for “Environmental McCarthyism”

Dec 9, 2016 Press Release
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today issued the following statement denouncing the Trump Transition Team for reportedly requesting U.S. Department of Energy officials identify employees and contractors who have taken part in international climate talks over the last five years:
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Pallone Applauds Release of Viewer Protection Act Discussion Draft in Senate

Dec 9, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today on the release of a Senate companion discussion draft to the Viewer Protection Act.
 

Pallone on New Russian Doping Report

Dec 9, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to a new report from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Russia’s state sponsored doping program:   

Issues:
Consumer Protection, Health

Schakowsky Opening Statement at Hearing on “Mixed Martial Arts: Issues and Perspectives”

Dec 8, 2016 Press Release
Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today delivered the following opening statement at a Subcommittee hearing on “Mixed Martial Arts: Issues and Perspectives:”
Issues:
Commerce and Trade, Consumer Protection

Pallone on Surgeon General’s New Report on E-Cigarettes

Dec 8, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today praised U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for issuing  a new report on electronic cigarettes.

Issues:
Consumer Protection, Health

Pallone Announces Opposition to WRDA

Dec 8, 2016 Press Release
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery on the House Floor during today’s consideration of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act are enclosed below:
Issues:
Environment and Energy

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