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Rodgers Announces Sean Brebbia as Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chief Counsel

10.06.2022

Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced that Sean Brebbia has joined her senior leadership team on the Energy and Commerce Committee as the Chief Counsel of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Sean to the team,” said Rodgers. “He has an extensive oversight background and valued expertise, which is critical to our work on Energy and Commerce as Republicans prepare for the next Congress. We have a full agenda to hold President Biden...

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Leader Rodgers Statement on OPEC+ Cutting Production by 2 Million Barrels Per Day

10.05.2022

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after OPEC+ announced it would cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. This production cut comes after President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in July to ask for more oil production overseas.

“President Biden’s policies continue to drive the increases in gas prices that Americans will see after this production cut. His war on American energy has allowed OPEC and Russia to regain...

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Leader Rodgers: “EcoHealth Shouldn’t Be Getting a Dime of Taxpayer Funds.”

10.03.2022

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants database indicated it has apparently restored funding to EcoHealth Alliance after suspending its grant for more than two years. These actions are concerning given that EcoHealth and its president, Peter Daszak, have failed to comply with requests from Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in their investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“EcoHealth Alliance and Peter Daszak should not...

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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge Senate to Pass the Spectrum Innovation Act

09.30.2022

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) issued the following joint statement today calling on the Senate to pass the Spectrum Innovation Act, which will help improve American technological leadership and strengthen public safety and national security:

“Access to adequate spectrum is crucial for the devices that we have all grown to depend upon in...

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Leader Rodgers Statement on FDA User Fees and Next Steps After CR

09.30.2022

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) User Fee Agreements and key priorities in the FDA Act of 2022 that still require Senate action.

“In June, the People’s House passed the FDA Act of 2022 with overwhelming bipartisan support to reauthorize FDA’s user fee agreements, lower drug costs, spur more lifesaving cures and treatments, and secure our supply chains. These are all critical priorities to ensure America wins the future...

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McMorris Rodgers, Wicker Call for Streamlined Permitting Process for BEAD Program

09.30.2022

Washington, D.C. – House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent a letter to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Alan Davidson urging NTIA to address burdensome permitting processes and other regulatory red tape that may impede the success of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that was created under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act.

“With inflation already raising costs,...

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Rodgers, Bilirakis Applaud Bipartisan Solutions to Improve People’s Privacy and Strengthen the Tourism Industry

09.29.2022

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement commending the passing of the bipartisan “Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act” and the “Visit America Act.”

“The legislation passed today will help support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and provide Americans with transparency for devices that have hidden microphones and cameras. We have seen tremendous advancement in the development of internet connected devices and technologies, and...

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Rodgers and Guthrie Statement on Two Health Bills Passing the People’s House

09.29.2022

Washington D.C —Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8163, the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act, and S. 958, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act.

“The People’s House took action this week to improve health care access, especially for people living in rural communities and vulnerable populations. The Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act will...

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