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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 28 bills. “Today the Committee on Energy and Commerce is taking action on important legislation to improve the lives of the American people. “This includes solutions to modernize our critical pipeline infrastructure, make important improvements to our air quality standards process, strengthen the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers, and secure America's communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, like China. “The breadth of solutions we’re considering is just the latest example of the Energy and Commerce Committee working together to deliver real results for the American people. “I applaud my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their hard work on all of these bills.” SECURING NETWORKS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARIES “We will begin by considering legislation that will protect our communications infrastructure from threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign adversaries. “China poses a serious threat to America’s national security across the board, including to our critical communications infrastructure. “We know that the CCP will utilize every tool at its disposal to exploit vulnerabilities in our communications networks, which is why this Committee has taken decisive action in these areas. “Failure to address these exceedingly complex threats not only jeopardizes our economic competitiveness and national security, but also risks ceding ground to an adversarial power intent on undermining American leadership. “Today, we will continue to build on our efforts this Congress to make our communications networks safer and more resilient to attacks by our adversaries.” SUPPORTING PATIENTS “Next, we will advance over a dozen bipartisan pieces of legislation that will strengthen the health and wellbeing of the American people. “Many of these bills reauthorize important programs that are due to expire September 30. This Committee is doing its job to renew them in advance of that deadline, through regular order. “I am especially excited we are considering my legislation to authorize the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health. “The INCLUDE Project has already accomplished so much, and this bill will further help people with Down syndrome live their lives to the fullest potential and inform research efforts for all Americans affected by diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer.” ENSURING AMERICAN ENERGY LEADERSHIP “We will conclude the markup with important legislation to further advance America’s energy infrastructure and economic and environmental leadership. “To meet growing domestic and international energy demands, we must modernize and expand our pipeline infrastructure. “The Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act , led by Chairman Duncan, will reduce energy prices for the American people, strengthen pipeline and LNG facility safety, and drive innovation in new technologies. “It’s an opportunity to lay the foundation for America’s energy leadership for decades to come. “We will also advance the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024 led by Subcommittee Chair Carter. “This legislation ensures efficient, effective implementation of air quality standards for states and will ensure that measures to implement health protections are realistic and balanced in their approach. “Protecting public health and our economy are not mutually exclusive goals, but to achieve this requires that we rethink how to address pollution levels that are outside our control. “For decades, America has been the number one place to do business, while maintaining the best air quality in the world. “This legislation is essential to ensuring we continue that legacy for decades to come. “Throughout the 118th Congress, this Committee has led on solutions to make life better for the American people. We are doing the work the American people sent us here to do. “I am proud of what we have done, and what we continue to accomplish, as we plow the hard ground necessary to legislate. “Today, we will add to those accomplishments. “Thank you to all of the members and staff for their hard work and service. I look forward to advancing these bills to the full House.” 

The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced 28 bills to the Full House today to support patients, secure communications infrastructure from adversaries, and further American energy and environmental leadership. As Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said : “The breadth of solutions we’re considering is just the latest example of the Energy and Commerce Committee working together to deliver real results for the American people. I applaud my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their hard work on all of these bills.” Legislative Vote Summary: Communications and Technology Subcommittee: H.R. 2864 , the Countering CCP Drones Act , led by Rep. Stefanik,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 43 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 820 , the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, led by Rep. Stefanik,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 44 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 1513 , the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing (FUTURE) Networks Act , led by Rep. Matsui,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 44 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7589 , the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act , led by Rep. Latta, was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 43 Yeas to 0 Nays. Health Subcommittee: H.R. 619 ,  the NAPA Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. Tonko,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 43 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 620 ,  the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act, led by Rep. C. Smith,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 43 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7218 ,  the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Guthrie,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 44 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 4581 ,  the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, led by Rep. Hinson,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 44 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 2706 , the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act , led by Rep. Cammack,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 46 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 4646 ,  the SIREN Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. D. Joyce,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 46 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program, led by Rep. Molinaro, was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 46 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 6960 , the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Rep. Carter,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 48 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7153 ,  the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. Wild,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 48 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7251 ,  the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Rep. Chavez-DeRemer,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 47 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7224 , T o amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program , led by Rep. Cohen,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 45 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7208 ,  the Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Rep. Pascrell,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 44 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 6829 ,  the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Pallone,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 42 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7189 ,  the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Bilirakis,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 43 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7406 ,  the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 , led by Rep. McMorris Rodgers,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 45 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 3916 ,  the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Morelle,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 46 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 5074 ,  the Kidney PATIENT Act, led by Rep. Carter, was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 36 Yeas to 10 Nays.  Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee: H.R. 7655 ,  the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Duncan,  was reported to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 27 Yeas to 18 Nays.  H.R. 7673 ,  the Liberty in Laundry Act , led by Rep. Ogles,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 22 Yeas to 19 Nays.  H.R. 7645 ,  the Clothes Dryers Reliability Act , led by Rep. Ezell,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 25 Yeas to 20 Nays.  H.R. 7637 ,  the Refrigerator Freedom Act , led by Rep. Miller-Meeks,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 25 Yeas to 21 Nays.  H.R. 7626 ,  the Affordable Air Conditioning Act , led by Rep. Crenshaw,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 24 Yeas to 21 Nays.  H.R. 7700 ,  the Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards (SUDS) Act , led by Rep. Langworthy,  was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 25 Yeas to 21 Nays.  Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittees: H.R. 7650 ,  the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024 , led by Rep. Carter, was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 26 Yeas to 21 Nays.

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup. The Committee will consider legislation from the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security; Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials; Health; and Communications and Technology subcommittees.  Chair Rodgers released the following statements:  On the Energy and Environment bills:  “The Energy and Commerce Committee has a rich history of enacting solutions that improve people’s livelihoods and freedom, all while maintaining America’s global energy and environmental leadership. We look forward to building on this legacy with solutions that modernize our pipeline infrastructure, enhance air quality standards and public health, and ensure Americans are free to choose the home appliances that work best for their lives.”  On the Health bills: “Americans are counting on us to deliver on bipartisan solutions that will help improve their health and wellbeing. We’re proud of the hard work that Members both on and off the Energy and Commerce Committee have done to bring forth these proposals to support patients and caregivers across America.”  On the Communications and Technology bills:  “In order to win the future, it is vital that our communications networks are secure. Continuing to rely on technology sourced from foreign adversaries jeopardizes people’s homes, schools, hospitals, our financial system, and the military. That is why Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on solutions to remove dangerous equipment from our communications infrastructure and help cement America's technological and economic leadership for generations to come.”   WHAT: A Full Committee Markup of 28 bills.  DATE: Wednesday, March 20, 2024   TIME: 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building   Legislation to be considered :  H.R. 7655 , Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024 (Rep. Duncan)  H.R. 7673 , Liberty in Laundry Act (Rep. Ogles)  H.R. 7645 , Clothes Dryers Reliability Act (Rep. Ezell)   H.R. 7637 , Refrigerator Freedom Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks)   H.R. 7626 , Affordable Air Conditioning Act (Rep. Crenshaw)   H.R. 7700 , Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards (SUDS) Act (Rep. Langworthy) H.R. 7650 , Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024 (Rep. Carter) H.R. 619 , NAPA Reauthorization Act (Rep. Tonko) H.R. 620 , Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (Rep. C. Smith)  H.R. 7218 , Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 (Rep. Guthrie)  H.R. 4581 , Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 (Rep. Hinson)    H.R. 2706 , Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (Rep. Cammack)   H.R. 4646 , SIREN Reauthorization Act (Rep. D. Joyce)  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program (Rep. Molinaro)  H.R. 6960 , Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Carter)    H.R. 7153 , Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (Rep. Wild)  H.R. 7251 , Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Chavez-DeRemer)  H.R. 7224 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program (Rep. Cohen)  H.R. 7208 , Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Pascrell)   H.R. 6829 , Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2024 (Rep. Pallone)    H.R. 7189 , Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Rep. Bilirakis)  H.R. 7406 , DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 (Rep. McMorris Rodgers)  H.R. 3916 , SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024 (Rep. Morelle)    H.R. 5074 , Kidney PATIENT Act (Rep. Carter)  H.R. 2864 , Countering CCP Drones Act (Rep. Stefanik)  H.R. 820 , Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (Rep. Stefanik)  H.R. 1513 , Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing (FUTURE) Networks Act (Rep. Matsui)  H.R. 7589 , Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act (Rep. Latta)  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Kaitlyn Peterson with the Committee staff at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov and Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov . 

Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 19 bills to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers.  “The legislation before us today will help to detect, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases and health conditions at earlier stages, improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families, help ensure Americans in rural communities have access to life-saving care, and provide additional resources to assist in the development of cutting-edge innovation. “Last month, we heard from numerous public health experts about how these programs are functioning and whether there are any gaps that need to be addressed in these programs to improve research and health outcomes for patients across the country. The bills before us today will help ensure these critical programs continue.”  THE BOLD ACT   “To help better detect, diagnose, and treat Alzheimer’s Disease, I am proud we are marking up my bipartisan bill, H.R. 7218, the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, or the ‘BOLD Act.’  “The BOLD Reauthorization also includes educational resources to help ease the challenges for those caring for loved ones with this vicious disease. These continued investments for caregivers are even more important now that we have treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and will help to ensure patients and their families have more meaningful time together.  “I would like to thank Representative Tonko for leading this legislation with me, and I urge my committee colleagues to vote ‘yes’ on this legislation.”  THE INCLUDE PROJECT   “We are also considering the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, led by Chair Rodgers, which will allow current programs at the National Institutes of Health to continue cutting-edge research on Down syndrome.  “The INCUDE Project will continue to facilitate improved coordination across NIH and build upon research that will improve the quality of life for those individuals living with Down syndrome and can lead to medical knowledge that benefits all patients.”  STOPPING ORGAN TRANSPLANT DISCRIMINATION   “To support patients and caregivers, we’re marking up legislation led by Representative Cammack, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. The legislation will prohibit health care providers and other entities from denying or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability.  “Over a decade ago, Charlotte Woodward received a heart transplant and has committed her life’s work to breaking down unnecessary and discriminatory barriers for individuals with disabilities in need of an organ transplant. Thanks to Charlotte’s fierce advocacy, we’re one step closer to ensuring individuals and their families don’t have to go through what too many have faced when seeking this life-saving treatment.   “Other bills being considered today are designed to improve access to critical emergency services for children and for those living in rural communities.   “The SIREN Reauthorization Act, by Representative David Joyce, will continue providing resources for rural emergency health providers to ensure they can maintain their essential services. I know we are still working through some policy considerations, but I am confident we can come to a resolution before the program expires on September 30.   “Next is the bipartisan Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act. It’s often said that children are not just ‘little adults’—this bill will continue programming designed to ensure EMS providers have the proper training and equipment to care for children in emergency situations.   “Finally, we’re marking up two pieces of legislation that we heard about in the Fall, the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, led by Representative Harshbarger, and the Kidney PATIENT Act, led by Mr. Carter.  “The Seniors’ Access to Critical Medication Act would allow cancer patients to continue receiving the necessary care in the safest and most convenient way possible. I look forward to working with my committee colleagues to advance these two bills out of the subcommittee today and to addressing any additional outstanding issues before full committee.  “Thank you to all of my colleagues who worked hard to get the legislation before us today and for their leadership on these policies.”

Washington, D.C. — The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today that will enhance the security of American networks and protect our vital infrastructure from relying on equipment sourced from our adversaries. In a Subcommittee markup, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee forwarded to the Full Committee four pieces of legislation.  As Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said : “Failure to address these challenges not only jeopardizes our economic competitiveness and national security but also risks ceding ground to an adversarial power intent on reshaping the global order in its favor.  “That’s why I’m proud of the impressive bills on today’s agenda, which address these issues and continue the bipartisan tradition of the Energy and Commerce Committee.”  Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) also added : “China is aggressively trying to overtake the United States as the global leader in communications and technology.  “They export their heavily subsidized equipment to developing countries, try to dominate international standards forums, and can exploit security vulnerabilities in equipment to spy on Americans and disrupt our networks.  “As Americans increasingly rely on connectivity in everyday life, the security of the equipment they use becomes paramount.  “Given the known vulnerabilities in many technologies produced by companies with ties to the CCP, it is imperative to take steps to mitigate the widespread availability of this equipment."  Legislative vote summary:  H.R. 2864 , the Countering CCP Drones Act , led by Rep. Stefanik, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 21 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 820 , the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, led by Rep. Stefanik, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 22 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 1513 , the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing Networks (FUTURE) Networks Act , led by Rep. Matsui, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23 Yeas to 0 Nays.  H.R. 7589 , Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act, led by Rep. Latta, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23 Yeas to 0 Nays. 

Washington D.C. — The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today to improve health for patients. In a Subcommittee markup , the Health Subcommittee forwarded to the Full Committee 19 pieces of legislation.  As Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said : “Many of the bills before us today reauthorize important programs that are due to expire September 30, and I am hopeful we can renew them in advance of that deadline, through regular order.   “This Committee has a rich history of plowing the hard ground necessary to legislate, including our bipartisan work to ensure we are moving forward timely reauthorizations, as well as new efforts—like the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.    “I look forward to seeing all of these important initiatives be signed into law.”  Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) also added : “The legislation before us today will help to detect, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases and health conditions at earlier stages, improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families, help ensure Americans in rural communities have access to life-saving care, and provide additional resources to assist in the development of cutting-edge innovation.  Legislative vote summary:  H.R. 619 , the NAPA Reauthorization Act, led by Reps. Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 26-0.  H.R. 620 , the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act , led by Reps. C. Smith, Tonko, and Waters, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 26-0.  H.R. 7218 , the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 , led by Reps. Guthrie, Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 4581 , the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 , led by Reps. Hinson and Adams, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 4646 , the SIREN Reauthorization Act , led by Reps. D. Joyce and Dingell, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program , led by Reps. Molinaro and Cárdenas, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 6960 , the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 , led by Reps. Carter and Castor, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23-0.  H.R. 7153 , the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act , led by Reps. Wild and Kiggans, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 25-0.  H.R. 7251 , the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Chavez-DeRemer, Joyce, Davis, and Cherfilus-McCormick, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23-0.  H.R. 7224 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program, led by Reps. Cohen, Wagner, Cárdenas, and Carter, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 6829 , the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023, led by Reps. Pallone and A. Kim, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 7189 , the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Bilirakis, Soto, Carter, Schiff, Salazar, and Cárdenas, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 3916 , the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023, led by Reps. Morelle and Fitzpatrick, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 24-0.  H.R. 5074 , the Kidney PATIENT Act, led by Reps. Carter and Kuster, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 16-10.  H.R. 5526 , Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023, led by Reps. Harshbarger, Wasserman Schultz, and Davis, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 19-6.  H.R. 2706 , the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, led by Reps. Cammack and Dingell, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 5012 , the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023, led by Reps. Y. Kim and Castor, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 7208 , the Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, led by Reps. Pascrell and Bacon, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R. 7406 , the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024, led by Reps. McMorris Rodgers, DeGette, Cole, and Holmes Norton, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote. 

Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 19 bills to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers.  “I am glad we are here today moving so many important pieces of legislation that will strengthen the health and wellbeing of the American people—almost all of which have broad, bipartisan support.    “This committee continues to prioritize examining programs set to expire, making changes if necessary, and reauthorizing those programs in advance of their expiration.”  REAUTHORIZING VITAL PROGRAMS “Many of the bills before us today reauthorize important programs that are due to expire September 30, and I am hopeful we can renew them in advance of that deadline, through regular order.  “This Committee has a rich history of plowing the hard ground necessary to legislate, including our bipartisan work to ensure we are moving forward timely reauthorizations, as well as new efforts—like the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.   “I look forward to seeing all of these important initiatives be signed into law.”  SUPPORTING THE ‘INCLUDE PROJECT’ “I am especially excited we are considering my legislation to authorize the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health, which signals to appropriators that it should continue and receive robust support.  “My mission of improving the lives of individuals with disabilities is no secret and is deeply personal.   “At the time INCLUDE was established, Down syndrome was among one of the least studied and funded genetic conditions at the NIH, despite it being one of the most common chromosome abnormalities.   “Now, INCLUDE has funded over 200 awards and helps to coordinate Down syndrome research and resources across 20 NIH institutes and centers.  “One of the most incredible things about the INCLUDE Project is its potential, not just to benefit those individuals with Down syndrome, but for all patients with that suffer from cancer, Alzheimer’s, and many other conditions that occur often in those with Down syndrome.   “I am proud of this bill and the work the INCLUDE Project has already accomplished and ask for your support in helping everyone with Down syndrome, their families, and many more live their lives to their fullest potential.  “My legislation, as drafted, increases the authorized level over what is currently appropriated.   “I will continue to explore all options to ensure we are authorizing this program in a fiscally responsible manner.  “That said, I would like to move forward with a voice vote today as we continue to work on how to best address the important funding for this program.”  INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE   “Additionally, we’ll be considering Rep. Harshbarger’s bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, which has been cosponsored by a number of members from both sides of the aisle on this Committee.  “I know that there is more work to be done regarding technical assistance and offsetting any costs associated with the bill, but I am hopeful that we will be able to resolve those issues before consideration by the full committee.  “We are also considering Rep. Carter’s bipartisan bill, the KIDNEY Patient Act.   “As we discuss this bill, I would note that Congress has delayed putting these drugs into the ESRD bundle in previous laws with bipartisan support, and just last week a version of this policy passed last week of out the Ways and Means Committee with only one no vote.   “I hope my colleagues support the bill today and, if necessary, we can continue working on technical issues before the full committee markup.   “I won’t take the time to discuss in detail the other important bills before the subcommittee today on issues such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease research, and emergency care, but this markup is an example of how this Committee continues to lead the way in showing how to get work done for the American people.  “I’m proud of what we continue to accomplish when we work together, and I look forward to furthering this important work with all of you.” 

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 markup of 19 bills. “These bipartisan bills will help improve the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers across America. We’re proud of the hard work that Members both on and off the Energy and Commerce Committee have done to bring forth these proposals, and we look forward to considering them at next week’s markup,”  said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie. WHAT : A Subcommittee on Health markup of 19 legislative proposals.  DATE : Tuesday, March 12, 2024  TIME : 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  Legislative proposals to be considered :  H.R. 619 ,  NAPA Reauthorization Act  (Reps. Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters)   H.R. 620 ,  Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act  (Reps. C. Smith, Tonko, and Waters)   H.R. 7218 ,  Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024  (Reps. Guthrie, Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters)   H.R. 5012 ,  SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023  (Reps. Y. Kim and Castor)   H.R. 4581 ,  Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023  (Reps. Hinson and Adams)    H.R. 2706 ,  Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act  (Reps. Cammack and Dingell)   H.R. 4646 ,  SIREN Reauthorization Act  (Reps. D. Joyce and Dingell)   H.R. 6160 ,  To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program  (Reps. Molinaro and Cárdenas)   H.R. 6960 ,  Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024  (Reps. Carter and Castor)    H.R. 7153 ,  Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act  (Reps. Wild and Kiggans)   H.R. 7251 ,  Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024  (Reps. Chavez-DeRemer, Joyce, Davis, and Cherfilus-McCormick)   H.R. 7224 ,  To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program  (Reps. Cohen, Wagner, Cárdenas, and Carter)  H.R. 7208 ,  Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024  (Reps. Pascrell and Bacon)   H.R. 6829 ,  Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023  (Reps. Pallone and A. Kim)    H.R. 7189 ,  Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024  (Reps. Bilirakis, Soto, Carter, Schiff, Salazar, and Cárdenas)   H.R. 7406 ,  DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024  (Reps. McMorris Rodgers, DeGette, Cole, and Holmes Norton)   H.R. 3916 ,  SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023  (Reps. Morelle and Fitzpatrick)    H.R. 5074 ,  Kidney PATIENT Act  (Reps. Carter and Kuster)   H.R. 5526 ,  Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023  (Reps. Harshbarger, Wasserman Schultz, and Davis)   This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at  https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Emma Schultheis with the Committee staff at  Emma.Schultheis@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at  Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov . 

Washington, D.C. — The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two bipartisan pieces of legislation today to protect Americans’ data and national security against foreign adversaries. Both bills were advanced to the House Floor with unanimous support.  As Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said during the Full Committee markup: “Today we will take the first step in creating long overdue laws to protect Americans from the threat posed by apps controlled by our adversaries and to send a very clear message that the U.S. will always stand up for our values and freedom.    “We will NOT allow for the continued targeting, surveilling, and manipulation of Americans through foreign adversary-controlled applications.”  Legislative Vote Summary:   H.R. 7521 ,  the   Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act , was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 50 yeas to 0 nays. H.R. 7520 , the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, was reported to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 50 yeas to 0 nays.