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Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Public Health Threats of E-Cigarettes

Sep 25, 2019 Press Release
“It has become clear to me that we must enact new, comprehensive legislation to fully address this growing youth epidemic.”
Chairman Pallone delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled “Sounding the Alarm: The Public Health Threats of E-Cigarettes.”
Issues:
Consumer Protection, Health

Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee to Markup 15 Bills on Thursday

Sep 24, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko announce a markup of 15 bills pertaining to asbestos, PFAS and spent nuclear fuel.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Legislation on Supply Chain Security

Sep 24, 2019 Press Release
Communications and Technology Subcommittee Will Consider Legislation at Hearing Later This Week
Chairman Pallone, Ranking Member Walden, Reps. Doris Matsui, and Brett Guthrie introduced the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (HR 4459), a bipartisan bill to help secure America’s telecommunications supply chain.
Issues:
Communications and Technology

Pallone and Doyle Applaud 3rd Circuit Decision Throwing Out Pai’s Media-Ownership Rules

Sep 23, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and CAT Subcommittee Chairman Doyle's statement today after a ruling by the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the FCC should have more closely considered the potential impact its 2017 media ownership rules would have on minority ownership.
Issues:
Communications and Technology

Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Building 100 Percent Clean Economy in the Building Sector

Sep 20, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's remarks at today's hearing on achieving a 100 percent clean building sector.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Traumatic Effects of Family Separation on Children

Sep 19, 2019 Press Release
“No child should have to endure this anywhere, and the fact that it was a result of intentional government policy is outrageous.”
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at today's oversight hearing on "Protecting Unaccompanied Children: The Ongoing Impacts of the Trump Administration’s Cruel Policies."
Issues:
Health

Pallone Condemns Partisan Action by FERC to Gut PURPA

Sep 19, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone responds to FERC's move to gut PURPA.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

E&C Bipartisan Leaders Seek Information from States on Use of Federal Funds to Respond to Opioid Crisis

Sep 19, 2019 Press Release
Bipartisan Committee leaders sent letters to 16 states seeking information on how federal funds are used to respond to the opioid crisis.
Issues:
Health

Schakowsky Opening Remarks at Hearing on Pharmaceutical Product Hopping

Sep 19, 2019 Press Release
CPC Subcommittee Chair Schakowsky delivered the following opening remarks today at a CPC Subcommittee hearing entitled “Protecting Consumers from Pharmaceutical Market Gaming Tactics.”
Issues:
Consumer Protection, Health

Pallone Blasts Trump Administration’s Move Revoking States’ Authority to Set Vehicle Emissions Standards

Sep 18, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone responds to EPA announcement that it is revoking states' authority to set vehicle emissions standards.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

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