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December 14, 1795

30

Members

6

specialized subcommittees

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Jun 3, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Legislative Hearing on Establishing a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on establishing a federal comprehensive privacy and data security law.

Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis' opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning, and welcome to today’s legislative hearing on federal comprehensive privacy reform.

“After years of debate, I’m pleased to see us return to this critical issue and discuss the SECURE Data Act, legislation I believe will establish a national standard that protects American consumers and provide much-needed certainty to businesses across the country.

“Whether it’s your favorite restaurant, your hometown newspaper, or the corner gas station, every business – no matter the size – uses digital technology. These innovations bring enormous benefits to everyday Americans and help ensure that our country remains dynamic and competitive in an increasingly digital world.

“But today, when Americans ask if their personal data is protected, the answer depends entirely on which state they’re in. Unfortunately, for the millions of Americans that live in states without a comprehensive privacy law, the answer is 'no.' This is unacceptable, not only for consumers but for the small and main street businesses navigating a confusing patchwork of state- mandates.

“The SECURE Data Act takes the best ideas of the state privacy laws and incorporates many of the ideas developed over the past several years. It seeks to establish meaningful consumer protections while creating a uniform national standard that promotes innovation, economic growth, and regulatory certainty.

“I would like to thank Dr. Joyce for leading the Committee’s Privacy Working Group and all the Working Group Members and their staff for their efforts to date. This group was tasked with finding consensus on a difficult subject while balancing consumer protections with business certainty. Their work has laid an important foundation for today’s discussion.

“I look forward to working with you, our colleagues across the aisle, and stakeholders so that we work to advance the strongest bill possible.”

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Jun 3, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Supports CMS Rulemaking on Commonsense Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Interim Final Rule requiring able-bodied adult Medicaid recipients to meet an 80-hour monthly work requirement, through employment, education, work programs, or community service, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility enacted in H.R. 1.

“Last year, Republicans fought tirelessly to enact policies that strengthen, secure, and sustain our Medicaid program for Americans most in need. Commonsense community engagement requirements that establish an expectation for able-bodied Americans to either work, volunteer, further their education, or act as a caregiver in order to receive free Medicaid benefits is the right thing to do and is something the majority of Americans support in order to protect the programs intended to serve our most vulnerable,” said Chairman Guthrie.

“These commonsense community engagement requirements enacted under the Working Families Tax Cuts aren’t a punishment; they’re a path to prosperity. Not only do these requirements protect taxpayers, but they actively help to lift Americans out of poverty and stay connected to their communities. We look forward to seeing how this policy uplifts Americans and safeguards our critical safety net programs for generations to come.”

BACKGROUND:

On June 1, CMS released an Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) requiring that certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees must, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility, meet an 80 hours per month work requirement, through employment, education, work programs, or community service.
The rule establishes the standards states must use to implement the statutory work requirements, including clear expectations for eligibility determinations, exemptions, verification, and state reporting requirements.
The rule reflects extensive coordination with states and builds on CMS’ ongoing work to modernize eligibility systems and improve beneficiary interactions with states, while improving accountability.
A new brief released by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation shows that Medicaid work requirements are estimated to reduce poverty by incentivizing employment.
The brief states that work requirements have the ability to lift nearly 3 million Americans out of poverty.

Jun 2, 2026

Energy

Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing.

“Nuclear energy is a zero-emission energy source and provides safe, reliable, and affordable power to communities across the United States. However, burdensome regulations and a costly licensing process have made it difficult to expand the use of nuclear power,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “This legislative hearing will provide our Committee the chance to discuss commonsense steps to help make nuclear licensing more efficient and predictable while supporting the innovation needed to bring advanced reactors online. By building on the ADVANCE Act, we can deliver the reliable power needed to support America's continued energy dominance.”

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss licensing reforms supporting reliable nuclear power

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Items to be considered:

· H.R. 5549, Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act (Reps. Griffith and Schrier)
· H.R. 3978, Nuclear Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing (Nuclear REFUEL) Act (Reps. Latta and Peters)
· H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act (Rep. Castor)
· H.R. ____, Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
· H.R. ____, American Enrichment Deployment Act
· H.R. ____, NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Seth Ricketts with the Committee staff at Seth.Ricketts@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.

Jun 1, 2026

Press Release

Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of June 1st, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding three Subcommittee Hearings. Read more below.

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is holding a hearing on the SECURE Data Act.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing on legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act’s mobile source requirements.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology is holding a hearing on America’s positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities.

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Trending Subcommittees

Full Committee

3 Updates

Energy

6 Updates

National Energy Policy, energy infrastructure and security, energy related Agencies and Commissions, all laws, programs, and government activities affecting energy matters. National Energy Policy focuses on fossil energy; renewable energy; nuclear energy; energy conservation, utility issues, including but not limited to interstate energy compacts; energy generation, marketing, reliability, transmission, siting, exploration, production, efficiency, cybersecurity, and ratemaking for all generated power. Energy infrastructure and security focuses on pipelines, the strategic petroleum reserve, nuclear facilities, and cybersecurity for our nation’s grid. Our jurisdiction also includes all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security. Agencies and Commissions in our jurisdiction include: The US Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade

2 Updates

Interstate and foreign commerce, including all trade matters within the jurisdiction of the full committee; consumer protection, including privacy matters generally; data security; motor vehicle safety; regulation of commercial practices (the Federal Trade Commission), including sports-related matters; consumer product safety (the Consumer Product Safety Commission); product liability; and regulation of travel, tourism, and time. The Subcommittee’s jurisdiction can be directly traced to Congress’ constitutional authority “to regulate Commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”

Communications & Technology

1 Update

Electronic communications, both Interstate and foreign, including voice, video, audio and data, whether transmitted by wire or wirelessly, and whether transmitted by telecommunications, commercial or private mobile service, broadcast, cable, satellite, microwave, or other mode; technology generally; emergency and public safety communications; cybersecurity, privacy, and data security; the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Office of Emergency Communications in the Department of Homeland Security; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Environment

5 Updates

All matters related to soil, air, noise and water contamination; emergency environmental response, both physical and cybersecurity. In particular, the subcommittee has jurisdiction over The Nuclear Waste Policy Act, The Clean Air Act, The Safe Drinking Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act – including Superfund and the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, The Solid Waste Disposal Act, The Toxic Substance Control Act and The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. Under the Clean Air Act, this subcommittee deals with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants; National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Standards; New Source Performance Standards (NSPS); Mobile Source Standards for vehicles, aircraft, fuels and fuel additives, including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. The subcommittee focuses on the regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear wastes, including mining, nuclear, oil, gas, and coal combustion waste.

Health

5 Updates

The health sector broadly, including private and public health insurance (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP); biomedical research and development; hospital construction; mental health; health information technology, privacy, and cybersecurity; medical malpractice and medical malpractice insurance; the 340B drug discount program; the regulation of food, drugs, and cosmetics; drug abuse; the Department of Health and Human Services; the National Institutes of Health; the Centers for Disease Control; Indian Health Service; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Oversight & Investigations

4 Updates

Responsible for conducting oversight and investigations of any matter related to the jurisdiction of the full committee.

Recent Letters

Jun 3, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Supports CMS Rulemaking on Commonsense Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements

BACKGROUND:

On June 1, CMS released an Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) requiring that certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees must, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility, meet an 80 hours per month work requirement, through employment, education, work programs, or community service.
The rule establishes the standards states must use to implement the statutory work requirements, including clear expectations for eligibility determinations, exemptions, verification, and state reporting requirements.
The rule reflects extensive coordination with states and builds on CMS’ ongoing work to modernize eligibility systems and improve beneficiary interactions with states, while improving accountability.
A new brief released by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation shows that Medicaid work requirements are estimated to reduce poverty by incentivizing employment.
The brief states that work requirements have the ability to lift nearly 3 million Americans out of poverty.

Jun 2, 2026

Energy

Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss licensing reforms supporting reliable nuclear power

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Items to be considered:

Jun 1, 2026

Press Release

Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of June 1st, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding three Subcommittee Hearings. Read more below.

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is holding a hearing on the SECURE Data Act.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing on legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act’s mobile source requirements.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology is holding a hearing on America’s positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities.

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building