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Rodgers: We Must Ensure America can Defend Against Cyber Attacks

07.20.2021

Washington, D.C. – House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today delivered remarks on the uptick in recent cyber and ransomware attacks and the need for thoughtful, decisive action.

Key from her remarks:

“I caution this administration and this Congress from consolidating cyber at one agency. Doing so is a wrong and dangerous approach because it weakens an agency’s ability to leverage their expertise in cyber preparedness for their specific and unique sectors.

“I urge the Biden Administration to lean on that expertise.

“Director Easterly, I urge you to rely on your...

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Griffith: The need for more rigorous cybersecurity protections exists across all industries

07.20.2021

Washington, D.C. – House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Oversight and Investigation Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered remarks today on the need for more rigorous cybersecurity protections to defend against mounting attacks.

Excerpts and highlights from his remarks:

CYBERATTACKS ARE INCREASING EXPONENTIALLY

“Cybersecurity is integral to all organizations and should be treated as a priority for maintaining the health and security of an organization, as well as any other individuals or entities that are affiliated with that organization. The need for more...

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Committee Leaders Urge President to Prioritize Data Privacy Legislation

07.16.2021

Washington, D.C. – Republican Leader on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), along with U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security today sent a letter urging President Joseph Biden to prioritize comprehensive data privacy legislation as part of the Administration’s agenda.

“Consumer data has long been a target for...

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Rodgers and Bilirakis Statement on EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

07.16.2021

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Republican Leader for the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement today on the one-year anniversary of the European Court of Justice ruling to invalidate the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

“The decision to invalidate the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was a major setback for the privacy protections of Europeans and Americans and a significant disruption to cross-border data flow that so many charities, NGOs, and small businesses rely...

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Highlights from Thursday’s Health Subcommittee Markup

07.15.2021

Today, the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup and passed 19 bills with bipartisan support.

TOP MOMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS ↓

Leader Rodgers: "Today is a good example of what we can accomplish when we work together. The subcommittee is voting today on 19 bills, the majority are bipartisan.

"And while there is still a lot of work to do, including finding policies to offset the legislation that increases spending, I’m optimistic that we will keep making progress to modernize our health care system, lower costs,...

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Leader Guthrie Remarks at Beginning of Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Bills

07.15.2021

Washington, D.C. — Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks at the beginning of today’s subcommittee markup on 19 bills.

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

19 BILLS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

“Before us today — we have 19 bills that address many important areas, including improving vaccination rates, addressing the opioid epidemic, and reducing maternal mortality.

“I am disappointed that the bipartisan bill, H.R. 3969, that Rep. Curtis and Rep. Cardenas have worked on to address Medical Loss Ratio is not included in this markup.

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Leader Rodgers Remarks at Beginning of Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Bills

07.15.2021

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks at the beginning of today’s Health Subcommittee markup on 19 bills.

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES

“Today is a good example of what we can accomplish when we work together.

“The subcommittee is voting today on 19 bills, the majority are bipartisan.

“And while there is still a lot of work to do, including finding policies to offset the legislation that increases spending, I’m optimistic that we will keep making...

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Leader Upton Opening Remarks in Joint Subcommittee Hearing with Nuclear Regulatory Commissioners

07.14.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on America’s changing nuclear power industry.

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

ADAPTING TO A CHANGING INDUSTRY

“Today’s hearing offers the chance to hear how the NRC is right-sizing and adapting to changing industry dynamics and technologies and improving its own performance.

“This hearing should allow us to discuss your approach to regulating. It should allow us to hear an update on the agency’s budget, its work to implement new statutory directives, and its...

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