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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, announced a hearing titled Examining Ways to Enhance Our Critical Mineral Supply Chains . “Critical minerals are essential to America’s energy independence and our national security. By securing reliable and resilient supply chains for critical minerals, we are strengthening our global competitiveness, boosting domestic production and manufacturing, and reducing our reliance on foreign adversaries,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer. “This hearing will provide us an opportunity to examine vulnerabilities within our current supply chains and explore ways to mitigate those risks.” Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled Examining Ways to Enhance Our Critical Mineral Supply Chains WHAT : Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on critical mineral supply chains. DATE : Wednesday, May 21, 2025 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Kaley Stidham at Kaley.Stidham@mail.house.gov . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled AI Regulation and the Future of US Leadership . “Burdensome and conflicting AI legislation stifles innovation and undermines the success of entrepreneurs. Europe is seeing the effects of their heavy-handed regulations, as they continue to fall further behind on cutting-edge technologies,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. “We look forward to considering a pro-innovation agenda that encourages the development and deployment of AI at scale at home and supports U.S. AI leadership abroad.” Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled AI Regulation and the Future of US Leadership WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing on ensuring a pro-innovation AI regulatory environment. DATE: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 TIME: 10:15 AM ET LOCATION: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. 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 Alex Khlopin with the Committee staff at Alex.Khlopin@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, announced a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.   “Under the leadership of President Trump and Administrator Zeldin the EPA has worked to rein in wasteful spending, support American innovation, and protect our nation’s air, soil, and water,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith . “This hearing will be a chance to discuss the important work the EPA is doing to achieve its core mission to protect human health and safeguard our environment.”   Subcommittee on Environment Hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.   WHAT : Subcommittee on Environment Hearing to discuss the FY2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.  DATE : Tuesday, May 20, 2025    TIME : 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.hosue.gov If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee markup. Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Good afternoon everybody, and welcome to today’s markup, which is a rare opportunity to address issues spanning the full jurisdiction of this Committee, from unleashing American energy to ending costly EV mandates, advancing American innovation to truly strengthening the Medicaid program for the most vulnerable Americans, and improving Americans’ access to quality health care.  “The House Budget Committee has tasked us with identifying $880 billion in savings and new revenue.  “We’ve worked diligently to meet that target by ending wasteful Green New Deal-style spending, supporting the rapid innovation of American industry and federal agencies, and eliminating the waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid that jeopardizes care for millions of women, children, people with disabilities, and elderly Americans.  “To ensure American energy dominance, we will secure our energy infrastructure by taking steps to refill our Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which strengthens our energy security and supports our national security. In order to support the abundant energy production that will be necessary to secure our grid, and in order to increase revenue, we will expand the use of user fees to help streamline the siting and permitting of new oil, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen pipelines. “We can save $172 billion over the next 10 years by repealing burdensome Biden-Harris Administration regulations, and over $100 billion by eliminating EV mandates imposed by the vehicle emission and CAFE standards that have failed to serve American taxpayers. “And through investments to modernize the Department of Commerce, we can integrate AI systems to make the Department more secure and effective. To protect the integrity of this project, we are implementing guardrails that protect against state level AI laws that could jeopardize our technological leadership. “Our legislation will raise $88 billion of new revenue through a historic agreement reauthorizing the FCC’s spectrum auction authority, while protecting U.S. national security.  “Biden-era inflation has left Americans struggling to access affordable health care. “The issue has been exacerbated by the decisions of left-leaning state governments to spend taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants. We make no apologies for prioritizing Americans in need over illegal immigrants and those who are capable but choose not to work. “Our priority remains the same: strengthen and sustain Medicaid for those whom the program was intended to serve: expectant mothers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. “We are prepared to stop the billions of dollars of waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program by beginning to rein in loopholes, ensuring states have the flexibility to remove ineligible recipients from their rolls, and removing beneficiaries who are enrolled in multiple states. These are all commonsense policies that will return taxpayer dollars to middle-class families. “Medicaid was created to protect health care for Americans who otherwise could not support themselves, but Democrats expanded the program far beyond this core mission. That’s why we are establishing common sense work requirements for capable, but not working adults in the expansion population. Let me be clear – these work requirements would only apply to able-bodied adults without dependents who don’t have a disqualifying condition, encouraging them to re-enter the workforce and regain their independence. “All of this is part of our effort to strengthen Medicaid for the people that need it most.  “When President Trump delivered his second inaugural address, he promised “a revolution of common sense” that would launch a generation of growth, prosperity, and health.  “This reconciliation bill is critical to that promise the President and Congressional Republicans made to the American people. “Today, we bring before the committee a package that unleashes American energy dominance, advances innovation, and protects access to care for our most vulnerable.  “Each of these is a core part of our effort to re-spark the American Dream and ensure our country will always be the land of opportunity. “I have no doubt that we will have some robust discussions today about these proposals. These discussions are important, and I look forward to using this time to address the issues that matter most to the American families we serve. So, I thank you all for your hard work as we continue our work to serve the American people.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Assuring Abundant, Reliable American Energy to Power Innovation :   “The prosperity and security of our nation has always been linked to abundant, reliable, and affordable energy,” said Chairman Latta. “Today’s challenges are no different – we need reliable and affordable energy to fuel developments in artificial intelligence, reshore domestic manufacturing facilities, support the agricultural industry, and lower costs for hardworking Americans.”    Watch the full hearing here .    Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:   Congresswoman Miller-Meeks (IA-01):   “Most importantly, we have to pass thoughtful legislation that prioritizes affordability, abundance, reliability, and security. Dr. Goff, the Securing America's critical mineral Supply Act builds on the Department of Energy’s current efforts. Could you elaborate on the landscape critical minerals for the committee, which resources are most critical to energy supply and who supplies them and what actions the DOE is taking to secure these supply chains?”   Dr. Goff:   “Well, first, I think the present bill we’re looking at, the supply chain for critical minerals is a good step. It's doing an assessment, looking at vulnerabilities and looking at how we need to move forward.”   Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12):   “In your testimony, you discuss the work you're doing to strengthen American supply chain, increase the production of domestic resources and approved permits for energy projects. As you're working to expand our energy systems, do you think it makes sense that we're also focusing on the reliability of the electric grid to ensure constituents have access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy to keep the lights on?”  Dr. Goff: “ Yes, it's critical that we maintain the grid to be able to get that power to the different communities, to the people, to the businesses as well. And a lot of those businesses, especially as we talked more and more about AI are requiring it to be very firm, reliable power delivered 24/7.”   Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL):  “ We do want to make sure that the American people do have affordable, reliable and secure electricity. But alongside the American people, AI is critical for our economy as well as for our national security. We want to make sure that we have those capabilities on shore in the US. They're all very critical, and that's why we do have a major focus on addition as opposed to subtraction. We've got to make sure that we move forward on all energy technologies to make sure that we can try to meet all of those different goals.”   ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Telecommunications Infrastructure .  “Today, we rely on communications infrastructure in nearly every sector of our economy,” said Chairman Hudson. “As Americans become more connected, it is increasingly important the equipment we buy and the networks we rely on are secure, resilient, and protected from malicious actors.” Watch the full hearing here .  Below are key excerpts from yesterday’s hearing: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07): “The systems that connect us, our networks, our satellites, cables, towers, and data centers form the invisible architecture of 21st century life. Safeguarding that infrastructure, as you've all talked about, is not just a matter of technology, it's a matter of strategy, security, and sovereignty.” Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01): “I represent the great state of Idaho and there is a lot of rural space there. A lot of the ISPs don't have a tremendous number of cybersecurity resources, but they will oftentimes be integrated with major infrastructure components. Whether it be a power plant or a grid or flood control or some of those major things that oftentimes can have an impact, without necessarily the infrastructure or the cybersecurity expertise to fend off some of these new threats that are on the way. I'd like to get any suggestions or comments on how CISA might be a resource for that or other sources of a counsel through your role at NTIA?” Mr. Stehlin: “Thank you for that. Idaho is a tremendous opportunity to take advantage of the monies put forth with rip and replace, for example. You know, these rural operators have a hard time making money running a business when you're so spread out. So, removing things like untrusted gear like Huawei or ZTE gear, critically important.” Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02): “Mr. Stroup, you mentioned in your testimony access to sufficient spectrum resources is necessary to secure infrastructure. Can you briefly elaborate on this and share what kind of spectrum authorities you think would make the most sense right now for the space industry?” Mr. Stroup: “ Our industry is growing substantially. As an example, approximately 10 years ago we had a thousand satellites operational. Today, that number is over twelve thousand. That's just to give you a sense of the growth in the industry.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled  Assuring Abundant, Reliable American Energy to Power Innovation. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Welcome to today’s legislative hearing Assuring Abundant, Reliable American Energy to Power Innovation. “Today, we will hear from representatives of the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and industry stakeholders as we consider 14 bills that span the needs of our energy sector.  “The legislation before us seeks to address systemic issues that are holding back our country’s economic and technological potential.  “The prosperity and security of our nation has always been linked to abundant, reliable, and affordable energy.  “Today’s challenges are no different – we need reliable and affordable energy to fuel developments in artificial intelligence, reshore domestic manufacturing facilities, support the agricultural industry, and lower costs for hardworking Americans.  “All the while, abundant energy resources can reduce the influence of adversarial nations like Communist China, protect against foreign subterfuge, and support our allies abroad. “This year, our Energy subcommittee has heard extensive testimony from grid operators, utilities and co-ops, energy sector experts, and leaders in the AI community regarding the needs of our energy industry. “Simply put – we need more energy, and we need it fast, to put the country back on a path towards prosperity. Many of the bills before us today will do just that.  “At our recent hearing with all 7 regional grid operators, we heard about the growing reliability crisis being caused by federal policies, like the Clean Power Plan 2.0, that are driving out baseload power and threatening the reliability of the grid. “This sentiment is shared by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, or NERC, who have been raising red alarms about the growing reliability crisis for the last five years.  “Importantly, the Reliable Power Act will task FERC as a rightful reliability watchdog against unreasonable government overreach.  “We know that dispatchable generating resources provide the necessary stability, inertia, and spinning mass to maintain frequency and voltage support of the electric system.  “The GRID Power Act will ensure these resources are prioritized and added to the system in a timely manner. “As we have also heard from regional grid operators and the experts in the power sector, misguided States’ actions that limit dispatchable resources are having an outsized impact in the growing reliability crisis. “Two bills under consideration today, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act and the Reliability Protection for States Act, will encourage States to take a greater role in protecting reliability and affordability and hold States accountable for the impacts of policies that could undermine an efficient electric system.  “Additionally, this committee has continued to observe supply chain constraints for critical grid components that are slowing generation development at a time where demand is projected to skyrocket.  “The Electric Supply Chain Act, which I intend to introduce, takes a proactive approach to identifying and addressing emerging issues that affect the power sector.  I know my staff has reached out to Minority staff about working on this bill together.  I hope that one of my Democratic colleagues will join me in the effort. “Similarly, I know that Republican staff has offered to work with Democratic staff on the Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act, and even have a Democratic Member lead on the bill.  We hope to find bipartisanship together to preserve this important generating resource. “Alongside these efforts, several bills under consideration today will improve federal permitting processes to unleash our abundant natural resources and fuel economic development.  “At our hearing with a local representative from the pipefitters union and oil and gas industry earlier this year, we heard about the economic benefits of energy infrastructure development and family sustaining careers for union brothers and sisters. “Consideration of the Improving Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act and the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act could greatly improve our permitting processes and ensure that our nation can lead in the next generation economy.  “Given our nation’s role as the premier energy producer on the global stage, the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act will unleash exports to support our allies and leverage American energy dominance to advance our national interests.  “We also have included, at our Democratic colleagues’ request, legislation from my Ranking Member colleague on the interconnection queue. While I may not agree with everything in the bill presently, I look forward to working with the gentlelady from Florida to see if we can land on an agreeable position. “Altogether, the bills before us today represent an opportunity for this committee to refocus the federal government’s approach to the energy sector to ensure abundant, reliable, and affordable energy to power innovations of the future.  “The nation and world are safer when the United States is energy dominant.  “I yield back the balance of my time.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications & Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled  Global Networks At Risk: Securing The Future Of Telecommunications Infrastructure. Subcommittee Chairman Hudson's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing on Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Communications Infrastructure.  “This topic has never been more pressing. The United States is home to the world’s leading companies and innovators who are driving the development of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and next-generation wireless technologies. These innovations are critical not just to our economy, but to the future of global connectivity. “Communications are also central to our national defense. This is top of mind for me, especially as the Representative for Fort Bragg — home to the U.S. Special Forces and the largest military base in the world. Connectivity and secure communications networks are vital to maintaining our defense capabilities and keeping our nation safe. “Today, we rely on communications infrastructure in nearly every sector of our economy. As Americans become more connected, it is increasingly important the equipment we buy and the networks we rely on are secure, resilient, and protected from malicious actors.  “Unfortunately, the security of these networks is under threat.  “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), for example, has been investing heavily to develop unsecure communications equipment and export it around the world to assist in their espionage activities, including in the United States. The known vulnerabilities in many technologies produced by foreign adversaries pose a direct threat to the national security of the United States.  “Last fall, we learned about Salt Typhoon, which may be the largest Chinese-backed telecommunications hack in our nation’s history.  These hackers infiltrated U.S. telecommunications companies’ networks, impacting at least nine providers. This infiltration enabled the hackers to 'geolocate millions of individuals and record phone calls,' and impacted senior U.S. officials, including then- President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance. “In addition to these vulnerabilities, there are an increasing number of physical attacks on communications infrastructure, such as undersea cables. These cables are responsible for carrying data traffic across oceans and are susceptible to damage by the elements and unintentional acts, such as anchors dragging along the seafloor. But they have also been intentionally sabotaged and because of their physical location under the ocean, it can be difficult to monitor unauthorized access to these cables.  “We must take decisive steps to address these threats. I was proud to support funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, which will support the removal of the remaining Chinese equipment in our communications networks.  “Another key aspect of securing our communications infrastructure is the review of foreign investments in U.S. networks. 'Team Telecom' is an interagency working group that reviews foreign investments in certain communications applications that come before the FCC.  “Team Telecom assesses the national security risks, law enforcement, and other policy considerations that may be associated with such investments. While this process is important, applications often get bogged down by delays and bureaucratic hurdles. We must find ways to make sure that national security concerns are addressed without hindering deployment. “Satellite technology also plays an increasingly important role in our communications infrastructure. Satellites provide broadband services, as well as mission critical services to critical infrastructure companies and the Federal government. Yet the regulations governing satellite operations have not kept pace with the growth in the industry.  “Last Congress, this committee led bipartisan legislation to streamline regulatory processes for satellite operators, and the Federal Communications Commission adopted many of these reforms. But more work remains to provide clarity and more certainty in the licensing process to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in this sector. “We must meet these challenges head-on. Innovation has provided untold benefits to Americans and to our economy.  I look forward to hearing from the witnesses today about these issues. “I now yield five minutes to my colleague, Ranking Member Doris Matsui, for her opening statement.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee markup. Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Today’s markup is yet another important opportunity for our committee to advance legislation that supports the most vulnerable Americans. “By reauthorizing key programs to combat substance use disorder and safeguarding seniors’ access to prescription drugs, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening our health care system and expanding access to care for patients and their families.  “Last Congress, each of the six bills being considered today advanced through this Committee unanimously and passed the House with strong bipartisan support. Our members devoted countless hours collaborating with health care providers, policy experts, and patients to develop these pieces of bipartisan legislation, and I look forward to moving all of them forward once again. “The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which I am co-leading with Congresswoman Pettersen, has received widespread support from over 160 substance use disorder treatment and recovery organizations, as well as patient and provider advocacy groups. This legislation reauthorizes key public health programs focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients with substance use disorder that were established in the original SUPPORT Act, which was signed into law in 2018.  “Similarly, the SOAR to Health and Wellness Act led by Representatives Carter and Cohen, will continue vital resources so local communities can help support individuals who have experienced trafficking.  “Another important measure, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, led by Representatives Cammack, Dingell, Issa, and Wasserman Schultz, ensures access to live-saving care by preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including down syndrome, within the organ transplant system.  “The Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, led by Representatives Moolenaar and Dingell, will support provider and patient education and awareness, as well as strengthen standards and oversight related to tissue transplants to prevent future outbreaks and preventable tragedies. “In addition, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act aims to accelerate research, improve early detection methods, and expand access to preventive services to address the rising rates of lung cancer.   “Lastly, the Seniors Access to Critical Medications Act, led by Representatives Harshbarger and Wasserman Schultz, increases access to care by allowing Medicare beneficiaries to receive their prescriptions either by mail or by having a family member or caregiver pick up the medication on their behalf. “All of these bills reflect our commitment to improving Americans’ health, protecting the most vulnerable, and strengthening our health care system.  “I’m grateful to all of my colleagues who have supported this legislation. Thank you all for your hard work, and I look forward to advancing these important bills out of Committee.” ###