News from May 2023


E&C Republicans Press CDC for Information Related to Reorganization Plan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director...


Week ending April 22: 42 notices published by Energy Department

There were 42 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending April 22, according to the Federal Register.


Chairs Rodgers, Bilirakis Announce Hearing on Ensuring American Leadership in Blockchain and Other Distributed Ledger Technologies

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today announced a hearing titled “Building Blockchains: Exploring Web3 and Other Applications for Distributed Ledger Technologies.”


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on Lowering Costs with Transparency and Competition

Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Lowering Unaffordable Costs: Legislative Solutions to Increase Transparency and Competition in Health Care.”


Researcher to image lab earthquake formation, precursory signals with ultrasound

Earthquakes are notoriously hard to predict, and scientists currently rely on seismic hazard maps to predict the likelihood of an earthquake to strike a particular region.


International collaboration yields breakthrough that could revolutionize computing technologies

Researchers from Vanderbilt University and University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a significant advancement in understanding the correlation of the vibrational patterns of atoms at the level of chemical bonds in conducting materials silicon and graphene.


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting May 8

Inertial Fusion Energy Science & Technology Accelerated Research (IFE-STAR) grant opened on May 8.


Protecting Kids’ Privacy with a National Data Privacy and Security Standard

News Release: Energy and Commerce is leading on a federal data privacy and security law that strengthens Americans’ data protections and establishes the strongest safeguards for kids’ online data. As Chair Rodgers said in the latest hearing in our privacy series, a national standard is a foundational piece of protecting children online.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Field Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic and the SUPPORT Act

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee field hearing titled "Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Examining the SUPPORT Act Five Years Later."


SRS Liquid Waste Contractor Invests in Leadership Development

EM’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is investing in its supervisors through intensive leadership development workshops.


Outreach, Engagement Help Increase Participation in Hanford Safety Culture

A sustained team effort on the Hanford Site is driving employee engagement in safety to a new level.In 2022, EM Office of River Protection (ORP) tank operations contractor Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) developed a strategy to ensure new employees become engaged in Hanford’s safety culture.


Ahead of Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, Chair Rodgers and Duncan Request Details From PHMSA Regarding its Pipeline Safety Programs

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) sent a letter to Tristan Brown, Acting Administrator for the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...


Biden-Harris Administration Releases Nearly $600 Million to Modernize and Advance Water Power Across America

Release: President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Invests in Expanding Marine Energy and Hydroelectric Power to Increase Access to Reliable Clean Power for Americans


“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 5

The House section of the Congressional Record published “REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” on May 5.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million for More Efficient Cooling for Data Centers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding for 15 projects that will develop high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions for data centers. Used to house computers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure, data centers account for approximately...


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million for More Efficient Cooling for Data Centers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding for 15 projects that will develop high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions for data centers. Used to house computers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure, data centers account for approximately...


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million for More Efficient Cooling for Data Centers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding for 15 projects that will develop high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions for data centers. Used to house computers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure, data centers account for approximately...


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Cybersecurity

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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 “Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks: Examining Expertise of Sector Specific Agencies."


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Statements on NIH Reinstating Previously Suspended Grant to EcoHealth Alliance for Risky Bat Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-VA), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statements after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) restored its grant to EcoHealth Alliance (EHA) that was previously suspended.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Statements on NIH Reinstating Previously Suspended Grant to EcoHealth Alliance for Risky Bat Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-VA), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statements after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) restored its grant to EcoHealth Alliance (EHA) that was previously suspended.