News from June 2023


Chair Rodgers on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan: “It Will Make Life More Expensive Across the Board”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee hearing titled “Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA’s Latest Attack on America’s Electric Reliability."


What did Energy Department publish on June 6?

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environment Chair Johnson: “The Biden EPA Insists on Regulating Reliable Sources of Energy Out of Existence”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee hearing titled “Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA’s Latest Attack on America’s Electric Reliability."


Energy Department discusses White Rapids, LLC; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Preliminary Permit Application on June 6

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Energy Department discusses Missisquoi, LLC; Notice of Scoping Meetings and Environmental Site Review and Soliciting Scoping Comments on June 6

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Chair Rodgers on Ensuring AM Radio Availability for Americans in New Cars

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio."


C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta Opening Statement on Keeping AM Radio in New Automobiles

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio."


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."


Argus Media Inc.; Notice of Filing discussed on June 6 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Subcommittee Hearing on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “Looking Back Before Moving Forward: Assessing CDC's Failures in Fulfilling its Mission.”


O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith: “All too Often During the Pandemic, the CDC Appeared to Work Backwards”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Looking Back Before Moving Forward: Assessing CDC's Failures in Fulfilling its Mission."


Energy Department discusses Incentives for Advanced Cybersecurity Investment on June 7

The US Energy Department published a two page rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


IDC Chair Bilirakis Opening Statement on Strengthening American Leadership in Blockchain Technology

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Building Blockchains: Exploring Web3 and Other Applications for Distributed Ledger Technologies."


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement on Strengthening American Leadership in Blockchain Technology

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Building Blockchains: Exploring Web3 and Other Applications for Distributed Ledger Technologies."


Savannah River Site Contractor’s Total Grant Awards to Teachers Approach $1 Million

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - An EM contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) awarded 114 local educators grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 during a recent celebration.


Nine Officers Join Top Tier of Protection at Hanford

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - The Hanford Site is home to an elite team of patrol officers known as the Special Response Team (SRT), which just added nine new members.


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie: “The CDC Needs to Address its Failures with Openness and Humility”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Looking Back Before Moving Forward: Assessing CDC's Failures in Fulfilling its Mission."


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Improving Access to Care for Patients and Supporting Research for Rare Diseases

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Examining Proposals that Provide Access to Care for Patients and Support Research for Rare Diseases."