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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today’s markup of eight bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Welcome to today’s Energy subcommittee markup of 8 bills to restore consumer choice, reduce energy and housing costs, and remove burdensome regulatory structures. “When selecting appliances or equipment for their home or business, Americans take many factors into consideration: cost, reliability, size, and durability to name a few. It is imperative consumers have a wide range of products so they can choose what works best for their needs. “Under the last administration, nearly 30 energy efficiency standards were issued, totaling over $60 billion in costs and removing products from the market, resulting in fewer options for Americans. “H.R. 4626, the Don’t Mess with My Home Appliances Act, would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reform the statutory procedures for issuing or amending energy efficiency standards. “This will result in standards that truly meet the statutory requirements of EPCA and provide both manufacturers and consumers with certainty. “Especially as we head into winter, consumers must have access to durable, affordable appliances to perform critical functions, like home heating, while still prioritizing energy efficiency and associated cost-savings. “Airtight building envelopes are also important for consumers, especially in the colder months, to keep warmth in and utility bills low. That is why the subcommittee will be considering H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, to repeal sections of the Inflation Reduction Act that essentially bribed states to recklessly adopt unamended building codes.    “Brian Tebbenkemp, a witness in September’s legislative hearing, said it best, ‘I think we can all agree that American families deserve safe, strong, and efficient homes, but we need a better pathway forward that gives local control, encourages innovation, and keeps homes within the reach of Americans. “The passage of H.R. 4758 is an important step towards accomplishing that shared goal. “The subcommittee will also consider H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, to repeal section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act, which required DOE to phase out fossil fuel use in federal buildings across the country. “This policy, which was opposed by even the Obama Administration, not only poses a significant national security risk, but it could in fact increase energy consumption as the direct use of natural gas is about 92 percent efficient, compared to 33 percent for electricity. That is a significant delta. “Energy efficiency, not bans, are important to prioritize for our federal buildings. I look forward to considering H.R. 3474, the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which is bipartisan legislation to require an assessment of whether mechanical insulation should be installed or updated in federal building energy audits. This is a commonsense measure that truly prioritizes energy efficiency. “The subcommittee will also consider H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, which prohibits any state or local policy from banning access to an energy service based on the type or source of energy that is sold. States like New York, which banned natural gas use, are forcing consumers to incur significant costs while jeopardizing their reliability during the winter months. This must change. “Duplicative standards and regulations have also impacted housing, appliance, and equipment affordability for millions of Americans. H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, will repeal duplicative energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing, and H.R. 4593, the SHOWER Act, will codify a simple definition of a showerhead, providing more options for consumers. “Lastly, the subcommittee will consider H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025, with the understanding that we hope to reach a bipartisan agreement prior to a Full Committee markup. I thank the gentleman from New York and minority professional staff for continuing to work with us towards a compromise. “The suite of legislation before us today represents an opportunity for this Committee to implement reforms that re-prioritize energy efficiency policies towards the items that matter most to consumers: affordability, availability, and durability. I urge all my colleagues to support these pieces of legislation.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills. “Burdensome regulations have driven up costs and put home ownership out of reach for millions of Americans,” said Chairman Latta. “Today, the Subcommittee on Energy advanced legislation that will cut through the red tape and make housing more affordable. From protecting consumer choice to addressing the rising prices of critical home appliances, these bills offer common-sense solutions for working families.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 3474 , Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, was reported to the full committee by a voice vote. H.R. 3699 , Energy Choice Act, was reported to the full committee by a voice vote. H.R. 5184 , Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act, was reported to the full committee by a voice vote. H.R. 4690 , Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, was reported to the full committee by a roll call vote of 16 Yeas to 14 Nays. H.R. 4593 , Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act, was reported to the full committee by a roll call vote of 17 Yeas and 14 Nays. H.R. 4758 , Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, was reported to the full committee by a roll call vote of 16 Yeas and 14 Nays. H.R. 4626 , Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, was reported to the full committee by a roll call vote of 17 Yeas to 14 Nays. H.R. 1355 , Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025, was reported to the full committee by a voice vote. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) on H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act: “This legislation addresses a critical flaw in federal energy policy, one that has real world consequences for reliability, national security, and cost-effective infrastructure planning. As it stands today, the federal building standards and certification systems actively discourage or penalize the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels, even when those systems are proven to be cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable in certain applications. Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act effectively phases out fossil fuels in their use in federal buildings, forcing a one-size-fits-all electrification mandate regardless of regional climate, mission critical facility needs, or impacts on the grid. These policies don’t just drive up construction and operational costs, they undermine energy security for facilities that must never go dark. Think about federal installations like VA hospitals, military bases, research labs, DHS facilities, and emergency response centers. These buildings require assured energy reliability not just during normal operations, but during extreme weather, cyber threats, or grid failures. Localized backup generation and hybrid energy systems are essential to resilience. And yet, under current policy, these assets are treated as liabilities simply because they rely on natural gas or other fuels.” Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12) on H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act: “The Biden-Harris Administration spent billions in taxpayer dollars to mandate, I repeat, to mandate green energy appliances in new homes. Some home builders estimate that these policies have increased the cost of new homes by $31,000. These policies put home ownership and the American dream out of reach for many families. My bill, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, would help address home affordability by repealing several costly and burdensome programs in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act.” Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12) on H.R. 4626, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act: “Over the last several years, under the Biden administration, DOE has gone beyond its scope of statutory authority — setting arbitrary and capricious standards as found by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and finalizing rules that do not meet the specific statutory criteria. In fact, egregious appliance standards have caused homeowners to spend 34 percent more on appliances than they did 15 years ago, while having to replace them at a faster rate. When I’m home in the district, people want to know why replacing their air conditioning system cost $10,000 more today than it did four years ago. Furthermore, the previous administration proposed standards that discouraged the use of natural gas in favor of the electrification of appliances. Regardless of the cost to the consumer, the American people want choice, and these decisions need to be market-driven and not government-driven. My legislation, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, will make much needed statutory reforms to energy efficiency standards for appliances by eliminating DOE’s requirements to review and update energy conservation standards every six years.” ###

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 28 bills to streamline broadband permitting. Subcommittee Chairman Hudson’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:  “Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee markup of legislation to streamline broadband permitting. We are considering 28 bills that reduce or eliminate barriers to broadband deployment so we can finally close the digital divide.  “For years, this subcommittee has discussed the importance of ensuring that every American has access to reliable, high-speed broadband. Work, education—even healthcare and checking in on loved ones—requires a broadband connection. Yet too many Americans still lack access to this essential service. “Reaching the final unserved and underserved Americans requires funding, but it also requires permitting reform. Too often, broadband deployment is prevented or delayed because of burdensome, opaque and expensive permitting processes that exist at every level of government—federal, state, and local. These unnecessary obstacles not only increase costs for deployment, but they also delay progress for communities that have already waited far too long. “We need to address these challenges if we hope to close the digital divide once and for all. The legislation we are marking up today does just that. First, we streamline the state and local permitting process by implementing clear timelines, or ‘shot clocks,’ on application reviews and capping excessive fees. Next, we exempt certain projects—mostly those on previously disturbed lands—from having to perform cumbersome and duplicative environmental and historic preservation reviews. Finally, we reduce barriers to deployment on federal lands and increase coordination among different federal agencies. Together, these reforms will add much-needed certainty, predictability, and accountability to the broadband permitting process and help expedite deployment. “Many of these ideas are not new. In fact, some have already been enacted by the Federal Communications Commission. Under then-Chairman Ajit Pai, the FCC reformed state and local permitting by implementing shot clocks on reviews, capping fees, and removing other barriers to deployment. These reforms accelerated the rollout of 5G infrastructure and showed how streamlining this process can make a real difference. Congress needs to codify and build on these reforms so they last. “There is no better time than now to enact these bills. We are on the verge of closing the digital divide. After four years of delays caused by the Biden-Harris Administration, deployment will soon begin through the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (or BEAD) program. But for this program to succeed, permitting reform is essential. Otherwise, all this money will be tied up in unnecessary reviews and bureaucratic delays. We cannot let the millions of unserved and underserved Americans continue waiting for the connectivity they need simply because we failed to modernize outdated rules. “Five of the bills we are marking up today are bipartisan. I am pleased that we have found common ground on these reforms. I hope we can continue working together to make the remaining bills bipartisan as well. Closing the digital divide has always been a shared goal of this subcommittee, regardless of which party holds the gavel. We should not allow red tape and outdated bureaucracy stand between Americans and the connectivity they need to work, learn, innovate, and thrive. “I want to thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to this issue and for their work developing these proposals. I look forward to moving these bills through committee and onto the floor so we can deliver results for the American people.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding two Subcommittee Hearings and two Subcommittee Markups. Read more below. SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a markup of 28 bills to streamline broadband permitting. DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025  TIME: 10:15 AM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing to examine the risks and benefits of AI chatbots. DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025  TIME: 2:00 PM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy will hold a markup of eight bills to reform appliance and building policies. DATE: Wednesday, November 19, 2025  TIME: 10:15 AM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is holding a hearing to examine time, travel, and tourism. DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025  TIME: 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a subcommittee markup of 28 bills to streamline broadband permitting. WHAT : Subcommittee on Communications and Technology markup of 28 bills. DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 TIME: 10:15 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Items to be considered: • H.R. 1343 , Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act (Reps. Pfluger and Soto) • H.R. 1588 , Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act (Reps. Miller-Meeks and Dingell) • H.R. 1665 , DIGITAL Applications Act (Reps. Cammack and Matsui) • H.R. 1681 , Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Act (Rep. Evans and Craig) • H.R. 1731 , Standard FEES Act (Reps. Palmer and Ryan) • H.R. ____ , the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act (Reps. Joyce, Landsman, and Peters) • H.R. 2289 , Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act (Rep. Carter) • H.R. 278 , BROADBAND Leadership Act (Rep. Griffith) • H.R. 339 , Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act (Rep. Crenshaw) • H.R. 1541 , Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (Rep. Rulli) • H.R. 1617 , Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2025 (Rep. Langworthy) • H.R. 1655 , Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act (Rep. Bentz) • H.R. 1836 , GRANTED Act of 2025 (Rep. Obernolte) • H.R. 1975 , BEAD FEE Act of 2025 (Rep. Allen) • H.R. 2298 , Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2025 (Rep. Fulcher) • H.R. 2817 , Coastal Broadband Deployment Act (Rep. Bilirakis) • H.R. 3960 , Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025 (Rep. Dunn) • H.R. 4211 , Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (Rep. Walberg) • H.R. 4927 , CABLE Competition Act (Rep. Houchin) • H.R. 5147 , Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership Act or WIRELESS Leadership Act (Rep. Latta) • H.R. 5170 , Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership Act or the CABLE Leadership Act (Rep. Balderson) • H.R. 5264 , Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment for Broadband Infrastructure or the “SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act (Rep. Goldman) • H.R. 5266 , 5G Using Previously Granted Rulings that Accelerate Deployment Everywhere Act or the 5G UPGRADE Act (Rep. Harshbarger) • H.R. 5273 , Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (Rep. Joyce) • H.R. 5290 , Cable Transparency Act (Rep. Weber) • H.R. 5311 , Connecting and Building Lines for Expedited Expansion Act or the CABLE Expansion Act (Rep. Fedorchak) • H.R. 5318 , Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (Rep. Hudson) • H.R. 5358 , TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act (Rep. Fry) This notice is at the discretion of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed at energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Noah Jackson at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov . ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported six pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 2493 , Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 3419 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 48 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 2846 , To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries), was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 46 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 1262 , Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 47 yeas – 0 nays. NOTE: H.R. 1843, led by Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02), was included in H.R. 1262 as an amendment. H.R.3302 , Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 49 yeas – 0 nays. H.R. 979 , AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, was reported to the full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 50 yeas – 1 nay. Watch the full markup here . Below are key excerpts from today’s markup: Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) on the bill To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs: “ Rural and frontier areas often struggle with shortages of health care providers, limited access to specialists, and long travel distances to the nearest clinic or hospital. That is certainly true in my rural district. It is true in Congressman Valadao's district as well, and I'm sure in many other districts across the country. The grant programs we are reauthorizing today help close those gaps by equipping providers with the resources, training, and technical support they need to deliver care through telehealth. Tens of thousands of patients across the country have already benefited from these initiatives. Patients who no longer need to drive several hours for an appointment, families who can more easily manage ongoing health needs, and providers who are able to serve more people effectively because of the support these programs provide. Already, tens of thousands of patients across the country have benefited.” Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) on the Give Kids a Chance Act: “The Give Kids a Chance Act is a comprehensive pediatric health care package, aimed at accelerating the development of pediatric cancer treatments and expanding access to life saving therapies for children with all types of rare diseases. Among many critical provisions, the bill reauthorizes the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program at the FDA. Since its creation in 2012, the pediatric PRV program has resulted in the discovery and development of life saving therapies, leading to the approval of 53 new treatment options for 39 different rare pediatric diseases. The impact of this program is profound for patients. I'd like to take a moment to recognize the countless families in the rare disease community who have hope thanks to this provision in the bill. ” Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025: “From newspapers to television stations, AM radio keeps our content locally and hyper-locally focused. It is absolutely essential to my district. Stripping AM radios from automobiles would be a death blow to the AM radio industry. This legislation makes sure that every new vehicle sold in America continues to have that trusty AM radio as standard equipment, and it is essential. That means whether it's a farmer in the field, a trucker on the highway, or a family driving down a back road, they will still have access to the emergency information that they need in real time. But AM radio's value goes far beyond emergencies, it serves as the community's public square, a place where local voices are heard on local topics. Small town broadcasters stay connected with their neighbors, and diverse perspectives are shared.”

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: “Thank you all for being here today as we examine critical, and bipartisan, legislation. First, we will consider important legislation that extends vital programs that support our nation’s public health. Patients in rural areas often face unique challenges with the health care system. This includes long travel times, increased waitlists, and a shortage of specialized health care providers. H.R. 2493, led by my good friend Mr. Carter of Georgia, would reauthorize the rural health care services outreach and rural health network development programs, which are aimed at increasing access to care in these areas. “Additionally, patients across the country have benefitted from increased access to telehealth services. H.R. 3419 would reauthorize the telehealth network and resource center programs. We also will be considering H.R. 1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act, led by Rep. McCaul, and H.R.1843, Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act, led by Rep. Dunn. “The Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 builds on current programs to accelerate research and drug development for rare pediatric diseases, including cancer. One important part of this legislation is the reauthorization of the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, or “PRV.” This program provides a critical incentive for companies to develop treatments and cures. Since 2012, the program has proven successful, leading to over 50 new treatment approvals for nearly 40 different rare pediatric diseases, many of which had no options prior. “I am very pleased we are finally providing certainty to this critical program – and the patients it benefits. In addition, we are considering H.R. 1843, which would increase access to generic drugs by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and increasing transparency during the drug approval process. “Both of these bills were considered last Congress in a bipartisan fashion, and I look forward to that continued support today. “We also will be considering the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, which requires automakers to include AM broadcast radio as standard equipment in their vehicles. AM broadcast radio is an important component for vehicles, especially in rural areas, as it is the most reliable medium for emergency alerts. I want to thank Chairman Bilirakis and Ranking Member Pallone for their bipartisan efforts on this legislation, which is cosponsored by 37 Members of this Committee and nearly 300 of our colleagues in the full House. “I appreciate the hard work of Members and staff on both sides of the aisle for their work on all of these bipartisan 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 seven bills. WHAT : Full Committee Markup DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Items to be considered: H.R. 2493 , Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Rep. Carter of GA) H.R. 3419 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs. (Rep. Valadao) H.R. 2846 , To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries). (Rep. Houlahan) H.R. 1262 , Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 (Rep. McCaul) H.R.1843 , To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications (Rep. Dunn) H.R. 3302 , Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Rep. Ocasio-Cortez) H.R. 979 , AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 (Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone) 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 .  ###

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: “Thank you all for being here today as we consider two important, bipartisan bills. First, we will continue our work to strengthen college athletics and the NIL environment for our student-athletes through the SCORE Act. I especially want to thank Chairman Bilirakis and Congressman Fry for their hard work getting us to this full committee markup today. I also want to thank Representatives Bynum and Figures for working across the aisle with us to improve this bill and find common ground. “Complex legal, operational, and policy questions have left student-athletes—and the universities they represent—on unstable ground, and student-athletes, programs, and conferences have all told us that a clear, national standard would strengthen this uniquely American institution. “Following the critical House settlement last month, it’s clear this is the moment to act and support the new era of college athletics. But our work at three House Committees, culminating in the SCORE Act, didn’t start last month. Since the beginning of this Congress, we have worked in a bipartisan way to develop a framework that codifies new NIL, health, and academic protections for players and provides stability for universities. “In March, we held both a bipartisan roundtable and a subcommittee hearing with witnesses representing players, coaches, and athletic directors. “Over a month and a half ago, we shared draft bill text with my friends across the aisle in search of common ground and compromise, and in June, we publicly released a discussion draft while continuing good faith negotiations. “Earlier this month, we negotiated a bipartisan deal and introduced the SCORE Act, and over the past week we have continued to work to find a compromise that would garner support from Democrat Members of this Committee. “In response to these conversations, we made edits to improve student-athlete representation in decision-making processes, narrowed preemption, clarified and narrowed the antitrust language, and added additional enforcement mechanisms. “This has been a long and open process, which we have approached with an open mind, and I remain hopeful that we will be able to continue growing this coalition and building more support for this commonsense bill, but we cannot delay. “Without this bill, student-athletes will be left to fend for themselves against bad actors, non-revenue generating sports could face devastating cuts, and legal uncertainty will continue to hang over college sports. “The SCORE Act delivers exactly what is needed: student-athlete benefits, stability, and transparency. “Today, we are also considering H.R. 4273, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments, otherwise known as ‘OMUFA,’ led by Representatives Latta and DeGette. This is the first reauthorization of OMUFA, and I look forward to continuing our bipartisan work to get this bill across the finish line by the September 30th expiration.  “As our FDA witness stated last week, without a timely reauthorization, certain FDA actions could be delayed by a decade or longer. “I appreciate all the work that’s gone into this bill and will continue to engage with stakeholders and our Senate colleagues to work towards commonsense solutions that support innovation and ensure patients have access to safe and effective products.”  ###