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Jun 4, 2026

Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States.

Subcommittee Chairman Hudson’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).

“The Global Positioning System, known as GPS, has been the source of PNT for the United States for decades. Originally developed for military use, GPS was opened to civilian aviation by President Reagan following the 1983 shootdown of a Korean Air Lines passenger jet that had strayed into Soviet airspace. Subsequent Republican and Democrat presidential administrations further expanded access to GPS for civilian applications.

“Today, GPS is free for civilian use. Most Americans now think of the technology as the service behind their favorite navigation devices and apps. However, GPS has many more applications and has been widely integrated into multiple sectors of the economy. This includes communications and energy infrastructure, the financial sector for transaction authentication, and the transportation sector.

“GPS is even used to coordinate emergency response and dispatch first responders to incidents more quickly – something we’re working to implement nationwide. In natural disasters like Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, or wildfires in California, precious seconds can save lives.

“Our warfighters also continue to rely on GPS military and civilian signals. As the Representative for Fort Bragg, home of special operations and the airborne, I continue to hear from our military leaders about the need for more resilient PNT.

“The military relies on GPS for logistics like battlefield resupply and to synchronize operations. GPS’s military signal underpins navigation for military aircraft, vessels, vehicles, and unmanned systems, while also enabling the precise targeting capabilities on which modern military operations depend.

“While national security experts have long warned us about the potential for jamming and spoofing, this is now very much a reality. Our adversaries frequently disrupt GPS in contested environments. For instance, just two weeks ago a Royal Air Force jet carrying the United Kingdom’s Defense Minister lost its GPS signal as a result of suspected Russian jamming. Space is also becoming more contested; Russia and China have been working to develop space-based weapons that threaten U.S. and ally satellite constellations and space-based services, including GPS.

“Disruptions to this critical technology put our service members at severe risk. And, given its broad adoption throughout our economy, a disruption to GPS also has the potential to halt critical services and commerce.

“Put simply, a catastrophic failure of GPS as a result of adversary spoofing or jamming would be devastating to our economy.

“The development and adoption of complementary PNT services is a bipartisan priority. President Trump has been laser-focused on this challenge. During his first term, President Trump issued an Executive Order to direct a comprehensive review of the use of PNT services across the federal government and critical infrastructure, understand vulnerabilities, and improve resilience.

“That Executive Order stood through the Biden Administration and remains in place. Work is ongoing between federal agencies in concert with the private sector to test PNT alternatives, including terrestrial-based systems. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Carr doubled down on this effort by issuing a Notice of Inquiry last March to explore the development of complimentary systems as backups to GPS.

“On today’s panel, we have a range of experts here to speak on the work that’s been done to date to improve GPS resiliency, as well as develop and deploy complementary PNT services that can serve as a backup to GPS. I look forward to also hearing about how this Committee can help support these efforts and after years of work, finally move the ball forward on complementary PNT.”

Jun 4, 2026

Health

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing to Examine Policies Increasing Price Transparency for Patients and Employers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency.

“Next week's hearing builds upon this Subcommittee’s Health Care Affordability series through addressing a long-standing priority of this Committee, Congressional Republicans, and President Trump: price transparency. Finding solutions to empower patients and employers with clearer health care pricing remains an important component in efforts to fix our broken health care system,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith. “During this hearing, we will explore a range of legislative proposals to equip consumers and businesses with timely and accurate data about the cost of health care treatments and services, providing patients and employers with the tools they need to access high-quality, lower cost care.”

Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing to explore legislative solutions to increase transparency in our American health care system.

DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

• H.R. ____, [Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026]
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require hospitals to post prices on the walls.]
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments.]
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require the displaying of claim denial rates.]
• H.R. 5582, Patients Deserve Price Tags (Reps. James and Goodlander)
• H.R. 9117, Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act of 2026 (Rep. Langworthy)
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data.]
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require mandatory reporting with respect to certain health-related ownership information.]
• H.R. ____, [To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the compensation that may be paid to agents and brokers by Medicare Advantage organizations.]

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at [energycommerce.house.gov](This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Annabelle Huffman with the Committee staff at Annabelle.Huffman@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Katie West at Katie.West@mail.house.gov.). If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Annabelle Huffman with the Committee staff at Annabelle.Huffman@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Katie West at Katie.West@mail.house.gov.

Jun 3, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Supports CMS Rulemaking on Commonsense Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Interim Final Rule requiring able-bodied adult Medicaid recipients to meet an 80-hour monthly work requirement, through employment, education, work programs, or community service, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility enacted in H.R. 1.

“Last year, Republicans fought tirelessly to enact policies that strengthen, secure, and sustain our Medicaid program for Americans most in need. Commonsense community engagement requirements that establish an expectation for able-bodied Americans to either work, volunteer, further their education, or act as a caregiver in order to receive free Medicaid benefits is the right thing to do and is something the majority of Americans support in order to protect the programs intended to serve our most vulnerable,” said Chairman Guthrie.

“These commonsense community engagement requirements enacted under the Working Families Tax Cuts aren’t a punishment; they’re a path to prosperity. Not only do these requirements protect taxpayers, but they actively help to lift Americans out of poverty and stay connected to their communities. We look forward to seeing how this policy uplifts Americans and safeguards our critical safety net programs for generations to come.”

BACKGROUND:

On June 1, CMS released an Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) requiring that certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees must, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility, meet an 80 hours per month work requirement, through employment, education, work programs, or community service.
The rule establishes the standards states must use to implement the statutory work requirements, including clear expectations for eligibility determinations, exemptions, verification, and state reporting requirements.
The rule reflects extensive coordination with states and builds on CMS’ ongoing work to modernize eligibility systems and improve beneficiary interactions with states, while improving accountability.
A new brief released by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation shows that Medicaid work requirements are estimated to reduce poverty by incentivizing employment.
The brief states that work requirements have the ability to lift nearly 3 million Americans out of poverty.

Jun 3, 2026

Press Release

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Legislative Hearing on Establishing a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on establishing a federal comprehensive privacy and data security law.

Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis' opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning, and welcome to today’s legislative hearing on federal comprehensive privacy reform.

“After years of debate, I’m pleased to see us return to this critical issue and discuss the SECURE Data Act, legislation I believe will establish a national standard that protects American consumers and provide much-needed certainty to businesses across the country.

“Whether it’s your favorite restaurant, your hometown newspaper, or the corner gas station, every business – no matter the size – uses digital technology. These innovations bring enormous benefits to everyday Americans and help ensure that our country remains dynamic and competitive in an increasingly digital world.

“But today, when Americans ask if their personal data is protected, the answer depends entirely on which state they’re in. Unfortunately, for the millions of Americans that live in states without a comprehensive privacy law, the answer is 'no.' This is unacceptable, not only for consumers but for the small and main street businesses navigating a confusing patchwork of state- mandates.

“The SECURE Data Act takes the best ideas of the state privacy laws and incorporates many of the ideas developed over the past several years. It seeks to establish meaningful consumer protections while creating a uniform national standard that promotes innovation, economic growth, and regulatory certainty.

“I would like to thank Dr. Joyce for leading the Committee’s Privacy Working Group and all the Working Group Members and their staff for their efforts to date. This group was tasked with finding consensus on a difficult subject while balancing consumer protections with business certainty. Their work has laid an important foundation for today’s discussion.

“I look forward to working with you, our colleagues across the aisle, and stakeholders so that we work to advance the strongest bill possible.”

Jun 3, 2026

Environment

Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining the Modernization of the Clean Air Act’s Mobile Source Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing titled Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements.

“I have real concerns with allowing the state of California to set national emissions standards for trains, cars, and all other mobile sources, especially given its track record of green new deal policies and EV mandates.” said Chairman Palmer. “Our vast nation depends on a complex and healthy transportation system. California should not dictate national policy. Congress needs to do its job and modernize the existing statute. We must revise existing law to meet modern life. If we do not, our nation’s families will pay the price.”

Watch the full hearing here.

Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05): “One of the things I've always said is that I think the American people should drive whatever they want. If they want to drive a vehicle with an internal combustion engine or they want to drive an EV, that's up to them. But the mandates that come from Washington usually don't turn out very well for the consumer."

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14): “In 1967, amendments to the Clean Air Act allowed the federal government to waive preemption for the State of California. While this may have been necessary at the time, your testimony highlights that California's waiver is presently outdated—and I'll say way outdated. Can you explain how California's current waiver authority impacts the emission standards and regulations in other states, as well as interstate commerce at large?”

Mr. Conde: “Yes. So in 1967, Congress enacted a particular waiver authority that's pretty unique, allowing California to set emission standards within its state. But then in 1977, Congress further amended the Act to allow other states to adopt California's standards. In practice, this means California has a veto over manufacturer production decisions in about one-third of the market—which effectively means the whole national market. So that gives California enormous regulatory authority.”

Congressman Weber: “Absolutely it does. And is there something to be said that all of these regulations serve more to drive up the cost of vehicles, as well as freight, delivery, and fuel, while having only a small impact on curbing emissions? Is that safe to say?”

Mr. Conde: “That is very safe to say.”

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01): “America’s farmers rely on dependable vehicles, equipment, and transportation networks to plant, harvest and deliver food, fuel and fiber to consumers across the country. Yet many of the Act’s mobile source regulations were developed decades ago and have become increasingly complex, costly, and disconnected from the realities of modern agriculture. Requirements related to emissions controls, engine technologies, and vehicle standards can increase equipment costs, reduce reliability, challenging operating conditions, and create unnecessary downtime during critical planting and harvest seasons. And when your profit margin is next to nil, all of these small changes are important and critical to being able to keep agriculture thriving.”

Jun 3, 2026

Environment

Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Environment Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the Modernization of the Clean Air Act’s Mobile Source Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements.

Subcommittee Chairman Palmer’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Good afternoon, I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s hearing entitled ‘Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act’s Mobile Source Requirements.’

“This hearing continues the Committee’s efforts to modernize the Clean Air Act to reflect the modern landscape of air emissions and trends.

“At the core of the Clean Air Act is the idea that we can protect our environment without sacrificing economic growth. But it has been decades since Congress updated the Act causing many of its outdated provisions to become burdensome and counterproductive to the goals of the Act.

“That’s why this Committee is considering nuanced and tailored updates to improve the Clean Air Act. Today, we will consider 10 pieces of legislation that aim to provide common sense updates to Title II of the Clean Air Act which governs mobile sources. I welcome feedback from our witnesses and others as the Committee considers these bills.

“I also would like to thank Representative Fedorchak and Representative Langworthy for their work on these bills and their leadership in modernizing the mobile source provisions of the Clean Air Act.

“The witnesses we will hear from today have extensive experience with the challenges presented by out-of-date provisions and are well suited to explain their impact. I look forward to their testimony and their feedback on the discussion drafts and legislation.

“I’m particularly interested in testimony that relates to the continued use of the California Waiver and the Clean Air Act. One of the bills we will consider today epitomizes the concerns of the Committee, the LOCOMOTIVES Act introduced by Representative Moolenaar and championed by Rep. Obernolte illustrates the problematic outcomes associated with the waiver.

“In 2023, the California Air Resources Board proposed a rule that would ban the operation of any locomotive 23 years or older from operating in California, unless it is running on a ’zero emissions’ configuration. The proposed rule, issued in the twilight of the Biden-Harris presidency was withdrawn before the current administration took office, but it would have effectively prohibited 67 percent of the national locomotive fleet from entering California and accessing two of this nation’s largest ports.

“Under this proposal, trains would be required to stop at the California border, or any state that might adopt these standards, and wait for a compliant train to collect their cargo, increasing transit time and cost. These disruptions to our national rail system would also impact national security, causing delays and operational breakdowns. Two of the largest rail carriers in the U.S. estimate that they would each have to pay the state of California $800 million dollars annually in compliance costs. Basically, rail would be economically infeasible in California, and these costs would be passed along to American consumers.

“This is especially worrisome because under the Clean Air Act the California rule would become national in scope. Two-thirds of the locomotive fleet would be prohibited from operating in California by 2030, and even more states could’ve adopted this approach under the Clean Air Act. I have real concerns with allowing the state of California to set national emissions standards for trains, cars, and all other mobile sources, especially given its track record of green new deal policies and EV mandates.

“Our vast nation depends on a complex and healthy transportation system. California does not and should not dictate national policy. Congress needs to do its job and modernize the existing statute. We must revise existing law to meet modern life. If we do not, our nation’s families will pay the price.

“I thank the members of this Committee who are leading these efforts, and I hope my colleagues take this opportunity to engage in meaningful permitting reform.”

Jun 3, 2026

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade

CMT Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law.

“Americans, regardless of political affiliation, share a fundamental expectation that their personal data be protected and secure. The SECURE DATA Act builds on proven, successful models to establish a strong national privacy and data security standard with meaningful, enforceable consumer protections,” said Chairman Bilirakis. “The productive dialogue during today’s hearing represents an important step toward creating a framework that puts constituents back in control of their personal information while holding bad actors accountable. We look forward to advancing this legislative package and ensuring these critical safeguards are enacted.”

Watch the full hearing here.

Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13): “Why do you believe that the consensus state approach to comprehensive privacy and data security offers the best pathway forward to consensus from the federal level?” Ms. Watts: “We are really proud in Kentucky to have had a consensus-based bill that passed unanimously through our general assembly and was signed into law.” Congressman Joyce: “How's it working?” Ms. Watts: “It's working great so far. It passed during the general assembly of 2024. It is now in full effect. [...] It passed unanimously. And we have a supermajority of Republicans.” Congressman Joyce: “And who signed it into law?” Ms. Watts: “A Democratic Governor.” Congressman Joyce: “This shows that this is a bipartisan concern. We in the U.S. House of Representatives understand that and can work in a bipartisan manner to make this effective.”

Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23): “We tried very hard to take a consensus approach where we took the best of what every state had to offer. And that would mean being somewhere in the middle, [...] looking at what worked. [...] The weakest state standard right now is no standard. We have 22 different state standards. That means the majority of states have zero protections for consumers when it comes to digital data privacy.”

Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07): “I served in the state legislature, and we often borrowed good ideas from other states, and we shunned ones that were not successful in other states. This was no different. [...] California's model seems to be modeled after the European model more than it does some other states. [...] Do you know what happened in Europe after they passed the GDPR model? The National Bureau of Economic Research found that the GDPR that took effect in 2018 has seen technology startups decline in Europe. [...] What Europe did might have been an overreaction to a problem. And maybe what California did was an overreaction to a problem. States like Kentucky seem to be trying to find the right balance.”

Jun 2, 2026

Energy

Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing.

“Nuclear energy is a zero-emission energy source and provides safe, reliable, and affordable power to communities across the United States. However, burdensome regulations and a costly licensing process have made it difficult to expand the use of nuclear power,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “This legislative hearing will provide our Committee the chance to discuss commonsense steps to help make nuclear licensing more efficient and predictable while supporting the innovation needed to bring advanced reactors online. By building on the ADVANCE Act, we can deliver the reliable power needed to support America's continued energy dominance.”

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss licensing reforms supporting reliable nuclear power

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Items to be considered:

· H.R. 5549, Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act (Reps. Griffith and Schrier)
· H.R. 3978, Nuclear Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing (Nuclear REFUEL) Act (Reps. Latta and Peters)
· H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act (Rep. Castor)
· H.R. ____, Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
· H.R. ____, American Enrichment Deployment Act
· H.R. ____, NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing 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 Seth Ricketts with the Committee staff at Seth.Ricketts@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.

Jun 1, 2026

Press Release

Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of June 1st, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding three Subcommittee Hearings. Read more below.

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is holding a hearing on the SECURE Data Act.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing on legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act’s mobile source requirements.

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology is holding a hearing on America’s positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities.

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME: 10:15 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building