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E&C Advances 16 Bills to Enhance American Technological Development and Strengthen Communications Networks

Sep 16, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported 16 bills to the full House of Representatives.

“The bills we advanced today equip American consumers and businesses to confidently make use of the technologies we need to lead the 21st Century. From the outset of the 119th Congress, we have prioritized setting a policy course that will ensure American global leadership for the next 250 years,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Today’s bills continue that work so every American can fully and safely enjoy the benefits of this era of innovation.”

Legislative Vote Summary:

  • H.R. 10158, the Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 33 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas to 18 nays.

  • H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 28 yeas to 19 nays.

  • H.R. 9385, the PROTECT USA Act of 2026, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 25 yeas to 20 nays.

  • H.R. 10170, the Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 45 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 10152, the Open-Source AI Leadership Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 26 yeas to 21 nays.

  • H.R. 6207, the Chip EQUIP Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 39 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 10163, the American Quantum Competitiveness Act, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 7945, the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 2713, the Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for (MAIN) Event Ticketing Act, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 5967, the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 8255, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 35 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 37 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 6152, the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 37 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 2805, the PLAN for Broadband Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 35 yeas to 0 nays.

  • H.R. 4950, the Data BRIDGE Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 35 yeas to 0 nays.

Watch the full markup here.

Below are key excerpts from today’s markup:

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14)

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) on H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025: “The PACK Act creates a nationally consistent framework for voluntary recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging. It gives consumers clearer, more trustworthy information, replacing differing state requirements with one federal framework. [...] Why does this matter? Consumer clarity, affordability, manufacturing certainty, recycling, and innovation.”

Congressman Tom Kean (NJ-07)

Congressman Tom Kean (NJ-07) on H.R. 7945, the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026: “In my home state of New Jersey, I've heard from constituents who spoke firsthand about the dangers of a product found at gas stations and convenience stores across the country: nitrous oxide canisters, or ‘whippets.’ [...] In recent years, there's been a sharp increase in the misuse of nitrous oxide as an inhalant, giving users a ‘high.’ Its abuse can lead to heart attacks, nerve damage, muscle spasms, numbness, birth defects, paralysis, and even death. It is concerning that nitrous oxide canisters are being sold on local store shelves without restriction. [...] I'm pleased to partner with Representative Mullin on the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act, because I believe it is necessary that Congress address this issue and remove laughing gas from convenience store shelves.”

Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08)

Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) on H.R. 10152, the Open-Source AI Leadership Act: “In the two weeks since this bill passed the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, artificial intelligence has dominated headlines in the United States and across the world — from leading AI labs wading into policy discourse on their own technology, to AI helping solve a Millennium Prize problem. [...] American leadership is not optional — it's necessary for the protection of Americans and their financial, consumer, health, and other private data. That's why my bill tackles this challenge head-on. [...] We lie at a crossroads: we can either confront these challenges head-on by fostering American ingenuity and leadership in AI, or we can forever cede the ground to Communist China and become dependent on them for our daily needs.”