Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following a global cyberattack this week that compromised the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as several other federal agencies.  

“The wide scale nature of this attack underscores the importance of bolstering the ability of industry specific federal agencies to secure America’s critical infrastructure and respond to complex attacks. Our energy infrastructure security requires the vigilance of sector-specific experts to ensure Americans are safe. We continue to monitor the situation and are requesting briefings from the Biden administration, including from DOE, in order to gain a complete understanding of the severity of this attack. As we learn more, Energy and Commerce will continue to lead to ensure our energy grid, hospitals, supply chains, and American homes and businesses are protected and prepared when attacks occur. People’s lives and livelihoods are counting on it.” 

NOTE: Earlier today, House Energy and Commerce held a hearing in Moore County, North Carolina, to discuss ways to secure the electric grid, including from vulnerabilities like cyberattacks. WATCH HERE 

Additionally, on May 16, the Committee held an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on how to prevent bad actors and adversaries from using cyberattacks to undermine our national security, our economy, and our way of life. WATCH HERE