Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) announced the first hearing of the 118th Congress, which will focus on restoring American energy dominance and strengthening U.S. economic, environmental, and national security: 

“Energy is foundational to everything, from our economic to our national security. It’s all connected, and the U.S. has consistently been at the forefront of energy innovation and technological breakthroughs, all while leading the world to reduce emissions. I look forward to convening this important first hearing to determine how we can restore American leadership by flipping the switch and unleashing American energy.”

Full Committee Hearing Entitled “American Energy Expansion: Strengthening Economic, Environmental, and National Security.” 

WHAT: A hearing to discuss the importance of restoring American energy dominance and strengthening U.S. economic, environmental, and national security. 

DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023  

TIME: 11:00 AM ET 

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  

WITNESSES: Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only.  

This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press, and will be livestreamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Kaitlyn Peterson with the Committee staff at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov.