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Rodgers: For Our Economy to Boom Again, We Should be Lifting the Regulatory Burden

03.22.2021

Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Monday’s full committee hearing on LIFT America Act which she said will “force a regulatory regime and higher costs on Americans who have struggled enough in the worst economic crisis in our lifetime.”

Remarks as prepared for delivery:

ON REBUILDING AMERICA’S BOOMING ECONOMY

“I’ll start by reflecting on what life was like before the pandemic. Our economy was booming. It was the hottest job market in half a century.

“After a decade of people asking, 'where are...

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Op-ed: Boosting Broadband Connectivity for All Americans

03.19.2021

Washington, D.C.— Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Republican Leader for Communications and Technology Bob Latta (R-OH) co-authored an op-ed for The Ripon Society on boosting broadband connectivity for all Americans. In case you missed it, you can view an excerpt below or the full op-ed online at The Ripon Society by CLICKING HERE.

Excerpt from the op-ed:

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s...

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Rodgers Statement on Expected Updates to CDC School Guidance

03.18.2021

Washington, D.C.— Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement:

“The science is clear. It’s time for schools to reopen—especially for the mental wellness of our children. After I urged CDC Director Walensky this week to act, I’m relieved the CDC is finally updating its guidance with the safe recommendation of three feet for social distancing.

“I know I speak for millions of moms when I say there...

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Rodgers, Upton, and McKinley on Securing Cleaner American Energy

03.18.2021

Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Republican Leader for Energy Fred Upton (R-MI), and Republican Leader for the Environment and Climate Change David McKinley (R-WV) authored a joint op-ed for Morning Consult on securing cleaner American energy and beating China. In case you missed it, you can view an excerpt below or the full op-ed online at Morning Consult by CLICKING HERE.

Excerpt from the op-ed:

"China’s new five-year plan is a direct challenge to America’s technological and innovation leadership, including how...

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Republican E&C Leaders Call for NIH Assistance on a Complete Investigation into COVID-19 Origins in China

03.18.2021

“It’s of paramount importance to public health and biosecurity.”
Washington, D.C.— As numerous mainstream outlets have reported, the origins of COVID-19 are still unknown and China is stonewalling efforts to get answers.

NBC NEWS: U.S. still hasn't ruled out lab accident origin for Covid because China hasn't been transparent.
WSJ: How the WHO’s Hunt for Covid’s Origins Stumbled in...

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Rodgers Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Hearing on Securing America’s Energy Future

03.18.2021

Washington, D.C.—House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Thursday’s hearing on securing America’s energy future.

Excerpts and highlights from her remarks:

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP

"We have shared goals around protecting our health, protecting our environment, leading the world in innovation.

"First of all, America is leading. America is leading in bringing down carbon emissions today. We're doing that through American innovation, American technology. We're doing it through carbon capture, advanced nuclear.

"We're leading the world in advanced nuclear technology that is absolutely fundamental to the goals around bringing down...

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McKinley Remarks at Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Hearing on Securing America’s Energy Future

03.18.2021

Washington, D.C.—House Energy and Commerce Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Republican Leader David McKinley delivered opening remarks at Thursday's hearing on securing America's energy future.

Excerpts and highlights from his remarks:

ON THE DEMOCRATS' CLEAN ENERGY PLAN

"During the Vietnam war an American general was paraphrased saying he had “to destroy the town to save it.” It reminds me of the motivation behind this proposal. The goal of the act is to decarbonize the U.S. Economy by 2050: Net-zero emissions in power sector by 2035, 80% by 2030.

"In so doing, we will...

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WTAS: Securing Cleaner American Energy is What America Needs to Protect Energy and Our Environment

03.18.2021

Washington D.C.—Here’s what both energy industry experts and environmental activists are saying about the Securing Cleaner American Energy agenda released by Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week.

Click here to read the agenda.

“ACC supports policies to promote innovation, encourage a diverse mix of energy and electricity sources, and improve the regulatory permitting process for energy and manufacturing projects. The Securing Cleaner American Energy package advances each of these important goals.” — American Chemistry Council

“Republicans on the Energy...

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