Press Release

Washington, D.C. — On the heels of a raging pandemic and a terrible recession, Americans deserve greater access and choice in the health care they are relying on, which is why Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ways and Means Republican Leader Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and issued the following statement:

“Telehealth is a vital way for patients to access affordable care, especially in rural communities like in Eastern Washington,” Energy and Commerce Republican Leader McMorris Rodgers said. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, a...

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement commending the passing of bipartisan legislation that protects Americans’ consumer safety and strengthens online security. 

“The Energy and Commerce Committee has a rich history of being one of the most bipartisan committees in the House. We are pleased to continue that tradition today, which has culminated in the passage of several bipartisan bills that will help safeguard...

Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks about H.R. 8373, the Democrats’ “Payouts for Planned Parenthood Act.”

ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTION

“Every woman’s potential journey to motherhood is different and I support their access to contraception.

“However, this legislation has a lot of problems.

“Democrats introduced it on a Friday and debated it for the first time on Monday at the Rules Committee and since then, they’ve had to introduce multiple amendments to address their own...