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Sep 2, 2026

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup to Support Energy Innovation and Lower Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s markup of 10 bills.

Chairman Guthrie’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning, and thank you all for attending today’s markup. We are taking up several bills that highlight the Committee’s effort to support energy innovation, cut burdensome red tape, and lower costs for hardworking American families.

“We know that success for the nuclear industry—from the fuels, manufacturers, and reactors to the operators and workers—will be essential for long term American technological leadership globally and for reliable and abundant energy here at home.

“We must strive to return to a pace of nuclear expansion that surpasses other nations. And we must do so in a way that strengthens public confidence in American technology.

“This morning we are considering six nuclear related bills that build on the bipartisan reforms we started two years ago with the ADVANCE Act, which improved nuclear permitting, brought the benefits of nuclear energy to Americans faster, and maintained our commitment to safety.

“The bills before us today clarify pay authority, improve transparency, and eliminate unnecessary Atomic Energy Act requirements to ensure licensing runs more smoothly.

“The continued bipartisan work on nuclear policy reflects well on this Committee’s ability to advance critical energy policies, and we’ll see that bipartisan spirit reflected in several of the amendments to the bills before us today. And all of these bills deserve strong bipartisan support.

“We are also examining legislation that would provide needed updates to the Clean Air Act. Outdated provisions in the law have created counterintuitive and burdensome policies that increase costs and negatively impact quality of life across this country. These are commonsense solutions.

“The bills before us will cover a range of issues, including ensuring that the federal government retains the authority to regulate interstate commerce on our nation’s railways, preventing one state from being able to dictate policy for the rest of the nation; and reauthorizing a successful grant program to help bus operators replace old equipment with new technology.

“We will also consider a bill to support the recovery of critical minerals from domestic sources by modernizing and streamlining EPA regulations of lithium-ion batteries, providing greater clarity and certainty for our domestic battery recycling industry.

“I want to thank all of the Members who have worked so hard to help bring these important bills before the Committee today.

“Thank you, and I yield to the Ranking Member for his opening statement.”

Sep 1, 2026

Press Release

CMT Subcommittee Advances 12 Bills to Strengthen American Competitiveness and Enhance Consumer Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a markup of twelve bills to strengthen American competitiveness and enhance consumer protections.

“American consumers deserve better protections in the marketplace, and these bills go a long way towards earning back consumers’ trust,” said Chairman Bilirakis. “Thank you to all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have worked diligently to protect consumers and bolster American competitiveness.”

Legislative Vote Summary:

H.R. 10170, the Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 10158, the Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 10152, the Open-Source AI Leadership Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 6207, the Chip EQUIP Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 10163, the American Quantum Competitiveness Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 9385, the PROTECT USA Act of 2026, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 7945, the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 2713, the Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for (MAIN) Event Ticketing Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 5967, the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.
H.R. 6488, the Reducing Exploitative Social Media Exposure for Teens (RESET) Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee by voice vote.

Watch the full markup here.

Below are key excerpts from today’s markup:

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. speaks during the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee markup.

Congressman Tom Kean (NJ-07): “In my home state of New Jersey, I have heard from constituents who spoke firsthand about the dangers of this product found at gas stations and convenience stores across the country. This product — nitrous oxide canisters, also known as ‘whippets’ — contains nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. [...] In recent years, however, there’s been a sharp increase in misuse of nitrous oxide as an inhalant that gives users a high. Its abuse can lead to heart attacks, nerve damage, muscle spasms, numbness, birth defects, paralysis, and even death. [...] Today, I’m announcing my co-sponsorship of the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act, because I believe it’s important to address this issue and to ensure that nitrous oxide isn’t available to unsuspecting consumers.”

Congressman Gabe Evans speaks during the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee markup.

Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08): “The underlying bipartisan bill takes a nuanced approach to strengthening consumer protections by establishing a nationally consistent framework for recycled content and recycled content marketing claims — at a time when we’re seeing a patchwork of different definitions and frameworks around the country, which causes consumer confusion and erects barriers to increasing recycling, with potentially 50 different standards that need to be met.”

Congressman Craig Goldman speaks during the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee markup.

Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12): “American businesses shouldn’t have to comply with burdensome foreign regulations that hurt our competitiveness, especially when they aren’t even subject to the foreign law in the first place. The PROTECT USA Act protects entities important to U.S. national interests from being forced to comply with foreign sustainability rules, like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

“Here’s what that looks like on the ground in my district. The gas station owner in Fort Worth with just a handful of employees isn’t a multinational corporation doing business in Europe. He’ll never file a compliance report in Brussels. But if he’s partnered with a major American fuel brand that does business in Europe, his franchise contract can get rewritten to satisfy EU mandates — with new questionnaires, new supplier codes, and new audit reporting requirements, all from a regulation he had no say in, passed by a government he doesn’t vote for. That’s a small businessman in my district spending time and money to comply with EU overreach because of who he partners with to sell gas to local families, truck drivers, and other small businesses.”

Sep 1, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Markup of 12 Bills to Strengthen American Competitiveness and Enhance Consumer Protections

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 markup of 12 bills to strengthen American competitiveness and enhance consumer protections.

Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis' opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning and thank you all for being here. Today’s markup brings together a dozen bills that reflect two of this Committee’s priorities: protecting American consumers and strengthening America’s competitiveness.

“I am proud of the bipartisan work that has gone into these important initiatives. American consumers deserve better protections in the marketplace, and these bills go a long way towards earning back consumers’ trust.

“The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act is necessary to ensure the relevant federal agencies coordinate their efforts to identify emerging scams and develop strategies to prevent Americans from becoming victims in the first place. The MAIN Event Ticketing Act builds on our prior work by cracking down on the bots and bad actors that have made buying a concert ticket feel like a rigged game. And when it comes to what’s actually in the products families buy and what claims companies make about them, the PACK Act and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act bring much needed transparency to recycling claims.

“In addition to advancing proposals that protect consumers, we are also pushing back against the Chinese Communist Party. The Chip EQUIP Act ensures that companies receiving CHIPS Act funding aren’t turning around and buying manufactured equipment from firms owned or controlled by the Chinese government.

“The Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act and the American Quantum Competitiveness Act direct the Commerce Department to get serious about where our supply chains are vulnerable and how we out compete China in the technologies that matter most. Finally, the Automotive National and Economic Security Act shines a light on how deeply our auto industry’s relationships with foreign adversaries go.

“I look forward to moving these bills to the full committee and then to the House floor. Thank you to all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have worked diligently to protect consumers and bolster American competitiveness.”

Sep 1, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Markup of Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today’s markup of six bills to strengthen communications networks and modernize satellite regulations.

Subcommittee Chairman Hudson's opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good afternoon, and welcome to today’s subcommittee markup of six bipartisan telecommunications bills. These important pieces of legislation will bolster American leadership in communications, secure our networks from threats, and improve how the federal government gets broadband to those who still need it. I am pleased to see the subcommittee move forward with these bills.

“Three of the bills we are considering deal with threats to our networks, many of which originate abroad. The GUARD Act addresses robotic technology developed by our adversaries that has the potential to collect data and spy on Americans and whose operations can be manipulated by these adversaries.

“Removing this threat, especially before this technology becomes more widespread, is critical to our national and economic security.

“The Foreign Robocalls Elimination Act, as its name suggests, seeks to protect our networks from foreign robocalls.

“According to the Federal Trade Commission, the majority of the robocalls that annoy and defraud Americans originate abroad. This bill would create a task force to make recommendations on how to combat those calls, make important reforms to improve the traceback work—which identifies the origins of robocalls, and make it harder for untrusted carriers to bring traffic onto our networks. These are critical steps to ensuring these calls do not reach Americans. This bill strikes an important balance between taking action to reduce unwanted and illegal robocalls without adding unnecessary burdens on legitimate businesses trying to reach consumers.

“Next is the AI for Secure Networks Act. This bill would direct a study on the impact of artificial intelligence on the security of communications networks. Although we know AI can pose a threat to our networks, we can also leverage it to protect our networks. Understanding how we can do this will ensure efficient, resilient, and secure networks moving forward.

“We are also marking up two bills to address broadband deployment.

“The PLAN for Broadband Act directs the NTIA to develop a government-wide strategy for closing the digital divide. This bill implements a recommendation from a Government Accountability Office report that found the federal government has over 130 broadband programs spread across 15 agencies. A strategy will ensure these programs are better coordinated so we can efficiently close the digital divide. In addition, the Data Bridge Act would direct the FCC to include agricultural areas on its National Broadband Maps. This would ensure we know which agricultural areas still lack service and can better target resources to those areas.

“I want to thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to these issues and for their work developing these proposals. I look forward to moving these bills through committee and onto the floor.”

Sep 1, 2026

Press Release

C&T Subcommittee Advances Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a markup of six bills to strengthen communications networks and modernize satellite regulations.

“These important pieces of legislation will bolster American leadership in communications, secure our networks from threats, and improve how the federal government gets broadband to those who still need it,” said Chairman Hudson. “I want to thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to these issues and for their work developing these proposals.”

Legislative Vote Summary:

H.R. 8255, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.
H.R. 9129, the GUARD Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.
H.R. 6152, the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.
H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.
H.R. 2805, the PLAN for Broadband Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.
H.R. 4950, the Data BRIDGE Act, was forwarded to the Full Committee, by voice vote.

Watch the full markup here.

Below are key excerpts from today's markup:

Congressman Buddy Carter speaks during the Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup.

Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01): “The federal government has numerous programs working to expand broadband access, but these efforts need to be coordinated effectively if we want to close the digital divide. This bipartisan bill directs NTIA to develop a national strategy to close the digital divide and improve the management and coordination of federal broadband programs and deployment efforts. Connecting every American requires more than simply spending money — we need a clear strategy to ensure federal programs are working together and resources are being deployed effectively.”

Congressman August Pfluger speaks during the Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup.

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11): “Recent reporting revealed that millions of attacks were launched against U.S. telecommunications providers in a single year — a double-digit percentage spike that cost billions of dollars in losses worldwide and put Americans' privacy and security at risk. [...] That's why I'm proud to co-lead H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act to harness AI to strengthen real-time threat detection, boost resiliency and interoperability, and make our next-generation networks more secure and efficient.”

Congresswoman Erin Houchin speaks during the Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup.

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09): “The FCC's National Broadband Map helps determine where federal broadband dollars are invested. That map is currently built on homes and businesses. It says nothing about farmland, so the acres where the farming actually happens go unaccounted for. A farmhouse can register as served, while the fields around it have no usable signal. But the equipment that runs a modern farm — the guidance system, soil sensors, yield monitors, irrigation controls — needs a network out in the field, not the front porch.

“Our bill fixes that without collecting a single new data point. [...] The Data BRIDGE Act is a low-cost, commonsense fix, using data the government already has to make every broadband dollar end up closer to where the work gets done.”

Aug 31, 2026

Press Release

Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of August 31st, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding two Subcommittee markups, one Full Committee markup, and one Subcommittee hearing. Read more below.

SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is holding a markup of 12 bills to strengthen American competitiveness and enhance consumer protections.

DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology is holding a markup of six bills to strengthen communications networks and modernize satellite regulations.

DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP: The Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding a markup of 10 bills to cut burdensome red tape, lower costs for hardworking families, and unleash reliable nuclear energy.

DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment is holding a legislative hearing to safeguard America’s drinking water.

DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Aug 31, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of 10 Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced a Full Committee markup of 10 bills to cut burdensome red tape, lower costs for hardworking families, and unleash reliable nuclear energy.

WHAT: Full Committee markup

DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Items to be considered:

H.R. 3978, Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Reps. Latta and Peters)
H.R. 9612, American Enrichment Deployment Act (Reps. Fry and Schrier)
H.R. 5549, Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act (Reps. Griffith and Schrier)
H.R. 9613, Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act (Rep. Harshbarger)
H.R. 9614, NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act (Rep. Menendez)
H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act (Reps. Castor and Miller-Meeks)
H.R. 2140, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 (Reps. Matsui and Langworthy)
H.R. 3194, Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives (LOCOMOTIVES) Act (Rep. Moolenaar)
H.R. 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act (Reps. Langworthy and Gottheimer)
H.R. 9615, Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy (BRACE) Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The markup 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 Jessica Donlon with the Committee staff at Jessica.Donlon@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Matt VanHyfte at Matt.VanHyfte@mail.house.gov.

Aug 31, 2026

Press Release

ICYMI: “House Energy and Commerce Committee Moves to Address Data Center Water Use”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner recently reported that Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced that the Committee will examine legislation to ensure communities are not being charged for the water used by data centers.

In Case You Missed It:

“The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will weigh in on legislation to address water use by data centers as public backlash against artificial intelligence facilities grows.

“The committee plans to hold a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 3, to discuss a draft of the Water Cost Accountability Act, which is aimed at ensuring communities do not bear costs from data center water consumption or infrastructure, a committee spokesperson told the Washington Examiner.

“While data centers consume a fraction of the water of many other industries and have proven that new technologies are actually reducing new water consumption, nonetheless, Americans should have confidence that data center developers are acting responsibly with local water supplies,” Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) said in a statement.

“The Water Cost Accountability Act is an important step toward safeguarding our nation’s drinking water and determining whether there are new costs associated with additional water demand,” Guthrie added.

“The draft bill would allow states receiving grants from State Revolving Loan Funds to prohibit public water systems from charging customers additional costs for data centers connecting to the public water system or for expanding their infrastructure. Those costs would instead have to be recovered from the data center’s owner or operator.

“It would also require the Environmental Protection Agency to provide a report to Congress on the sources of water used by “qualified data centers,” which are defined as data centers whose intake exceeds 200,000 gallons per day on average.

“Members of the public have increasingly expressed concern about the strain data centers place on local resources such as water and electricity. In April, a Gallup poll found that 50% of people opposed to data center construction cited the impact on resources, including water, energy, farmland, and forests.

“Data centers consume water directly for cooling their computer servers and indirectly for electric power. The amount of water used by a data center depends on several factors, including the facility size, cooling technology, local climate, and data center type.

“U.S. data centers in 2014 directly consumed 21 billion liters of water. By 2023, total water use had grown to 66 billion liters, according to a 2024 Berkeley Lab report. The report found that hyperscale data centers are expected to consume between 60 billion and 124 billion liters of water by 2028.

“The data center water bill is similar to the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which was unanimously voted out of committee in July and aims to ensure that households do not bear the cost of energy consumed by data centers.”

Aug 28, 2026

Press Release

Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce CMT Subcommittee Markup of 12 Bills to Strengthen American Competitiveness and Enhance Consumer Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a subcommittee markup of 12 bills to strengthen American competitiveness and enhance consumer protections.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup of 12 bills.

DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Items to be considered:

H.R. ____, Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act (Reps. Miller-Meeks and Soto)
H.R. ____, Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 (Reps. Harshbarger and Dingell)
H.R. ____, Open-Source AI Leadership Act (Rep. Evans)
H.R. 6207, Chip EQUIP Act (Reps. Lofgren and Obernolte)
H.R. ____, American Quantum Competitiveness Act (Rep. Langworthy)
H.R. 6832, Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 (Rep. Weber)
H.R. 7502, Recycled Materials Attribution Act (Reps. Langworthy and Gonzalez)
H.R. 9385, PROTECT USA Act of 2026 (Rep. Fitzgerald)
H.R. 7945, Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026 (Reps. Mullin and Bice)
H.R. 2713, Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for (MAIN) Event Ticketing Act (Reps. Harshbarger and Carter (LA))
H.R. 5967, Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act (Reps. Menendez and Houchin)
H.R. 6488, Reducing Exploitative Social Media Exposure for Teens (RESET) Act (Rep. Houchin)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The markup will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this markup, please contact Jackson Rudden at Jackson.Rudden@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov.