Washington D.C. — The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today to secure American technological leadership and improve people’s lives. In a subcommittee markup, the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee voted in favor of several pieces of legislation that enhance product safety, improve the resiliency of America’s supply chains, and bring much needed price transparency to the ticketing and lodging industries.

As Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said, “This is the next step in our process, and constructive feedback is welcome as we further review and refine our work. This committee has a rich history of coming together on behalf of those we serve. I hope we build on this legacy with bipartisan consensus and stakeholder support as we move these important solutions forward.”

Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) also highlighted, “These proposals focus on the safety and transparency of consumer products and services that our constituents rely on every day.”

Legislative vote summary:

• H.R. ___, To establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 5390, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 5398, the Advancing Tech Startups Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 21 to 0.
• H.R. 5146, the Advancing Gig Economy Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 12 to 9.
• H.R. 3950, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. ___, the Speculative Ticketing Ban Discussion Draft, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. ___, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 6125, the Online Dating Safety Act of 2023, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 11 to 8.
• H.R. 5202, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, as amended, by a roll call vote of 20 to 0.
• H.R. 2964, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
• H.R. 5556, the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 1797, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, as amended, by a roll call vote of 20 to 0.
• H.R. ___, the Awning Safety Act of 2023, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 4310, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 4814, the Consumer Safety Technology Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
• H.R. 906, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by a voice vote.