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Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

COVID-19 RESPONSE PROVIDES A FOCUS

“The past year has been tumultuous. COVID-19 has not only altered our daily lives, it has refocused the way we conduct our business in Congress.

“Over the past year, it has been essential that we worked together in a bipartisan way to protect seniors and other vulnerable...

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing with the members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 

Excerpts and highlights from his remarks: 

“I’d like to welcome all five of our FTC Commissioners in front of our Subcommittee where we can not only examine the legislation before us, but also conduct overdue oversight of the Commission. 

“Chair Khan, congratulations on your recent confirmation as Commissioner, and Chair of the FTC. This...

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Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks during Thursday’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee markup.

Her remarks as prepared for delivery:

A PARTISAN PROCESS

“What speed the Majority can act with when it wants to. Our core concern about this legislation has always been about due process and proper analysis. Judging by the Majority’s process on this legislation those concerns are well founded.

“It was just one month...