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Pallone Requests GAO Investigation of Communication Failures in U.S. Territories Following Hurricane Maria

Oct 3, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone sent a letter to GAO today urging the government watchdog to investigate and evaluate months-long communication failures and restoration efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Issues:
Communications and Technology

GAO Report Finds ACA Significantly Improved Health Coverage and Expanded Access to Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives Since Passage of ACA

Oct 1, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Rep. Ruiz's comment on a GAO report that found significant improvements in access to care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities since passage of the ACA.
Issues:
Health

Pallone & Doyle on Court's Net Neutrality Decision

Oct 1, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and CAT Chairman Doyle issued the following statement today after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia vacated part of the FCC's 2017 rules that repealed net neutrality protections and opened the door for states to pass net neutrality laws.
Issues:
Communications and Technology

E&C Health Subcommittee to Hold Legislative Hearing to Address National Youth Tobacco Epidemic

Sep 30, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Chairwoman Eshoo announced the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on the youth tobacco epidemic on October 16, 2019.
Issues:
Health

E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Details for Chicago Field Hearing on Public Health Threat of Gun Violence on October 3

Sep 30, 2019 Press Release
Energy and Commerce Chairs Pallone and Eshoo announced details for a Health Subcommittee field hearing on the public health threat of gun violence.
Issues:
Health

Pallone Opening Remarks at Communications and Technology Legislative Hearing to Secure America’s Wireless Future

Sep 27, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks today at a CAT Subcommittee hearing entitled “Legislating to Secure America’s Wireless Future.”
Issues:
Communications and Technology

Hearing Scheduled on Corporate Responsibility Online, Consumer Protection & the Pros and Cons of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Sep 26, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone, CAT Subcommittee Chairman Doyle and CPC Subcommittee Chair Schakowsky announced today that the CAT and CPC Subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on Wednesday, October 16, exploring online content moderation practices and whether consumers are adequately protected under current law.
Issues:
Communications and Technology, Consumer Protection

Pallone Opening Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Markup of 15 Bills

Sep 26, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at today's Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee markup of 15 bills pertaining to asbestos, PFAS and spent nuclear fuel.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

Committee Releases GAO Report Warning of Cybersecurity Risks Facing U.S. Electric Grid

Sep 25, 2019 Press Release
Today the Committee released a new GAO report outlining the growing cybersecurity risks to the U.S. electric grid.
Issues:
Environment and Energy

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

Sep 25, 2019 Press Release
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

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