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Winooski Hydroelectric Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment discussed on March 23 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 19 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Full Committee markup of 19 bills.


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 19 Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Full Committee markup of 19 bills.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Dishwashers on March 23

The US Energy Department published an eight page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $250 Million for Federal Agencies to Advance Net-Zero Projects and Save Taxpayers Money

Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Support Energy and Water Conservation Measures to Reduce Emissions From Government Facilities


Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Witnesses for Hearing on East Palestine Train Derailment

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced the witnesses for a subcommittee hearing to address the environmental response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The hearing is titled “Government Response to East Palestine: Ensuring Safety and Transparency for the Community."


Top 10 E&C TikTok Hearing Highlights

News Release: Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Chew to expose the threat TikTok poses to our national and personal security. Americans deserve to know how much their privacy is jeopardized, and their data is manipulated by ByteDance-owned TikTok’s relationship with China.


DOE Finalizes Efficiency Rules for Room Air Conditioners and Portable Air Cleaners

Release: New Efficiency Standards Will Save Consumers $25 Billion Over 30 Years, Lower Utility Bills, and Reduce Carbon Pollution


FERC Approves Extending Risk Management Practices to Low-Impact Cyber Systems

FERC Approves Extending Risk Management Practices to Low-Impact Cyber Systems


Phillips Names Conrad Bolston as Senior Counsel, Environmental Justice and Equity

Phillips Names Conrad Bolston as Senior Counsel, Environmental Justice and Equity


FERC Staff Issues Notice of Intent to Update the Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation and Maintenance Plan and the Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures and Request for Comments

FERC Staff Issues Notice of Intent to Update the Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation and Maintenance Plan and the Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures and Request for Comments


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Massive Spending Spree

Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Massive Spending Spree


Chairs Rodgers, Latta Announce Hearing on Protecting Americans from Big Tech Censorship

Chairs Rodgers, Latta Announce Hearing on Protecting Americans from Big Tech Censorship


Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of 19 Pieces of Legislation

Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of 19 Pieces of Legislation


Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Provide Certainty for Seniors Regarding Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule

Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Provide Certainty for Seniors Regarding Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule


E&C Republicans Lead on Legislation to Prevent Biden from Banning Gas Stoves Nationwide

E&C Republicans Lead on Legislation to Prevent Biden from Banning Gas Stoves Nationwide


Rodgers, Comer Press for Information on Data Breach of Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries’ Personally Identifiable Information

Rodgers, Comer Press for Information on Data Breach of Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries’ Personally Identifiable Information


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Massive Spending Spree

Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Massive Spending Spree


Chairs Rodgers, Latta Announce Hearing on Protecting Americans from Big Tech Censorship

Chairs Rodgers, Latta Announce Hearing on Protecting Americans from Big Tech Censorship


Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of 19 Pieces of Legislation

Chair Rodgers Announces Full Committee Markup of 19 Pieces of Legislation