The House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Wednesday to review the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) following its perceived botched handling of two safety recalls. In a letter signed by a bipartisan group Read more…
In a move that House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said on Monday was “well past time,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting a review of its safety culture. A senior Obama administration official Read more…
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including Fred Upton (R-Mich.), are the latest group seeking answers about the government’s reaction to the Ebola outbreak, sending a letter to the Obama administration on Thursday. The 28 Republicans requested answers Read more…
House Energy & Commerce Committee chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) says overregulation by the Environmental Protection Agency is hurting Americans in their pocketbooks, citing recently proposed carbon dioxide standards for power plants as a prime example. In a column in the Read more…
Amid a 113th Congress that will be otherwise marred historically by its lack of bipartisan cooperation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), continues to celebrate and promote its bipartisan accomplishments. The committee had previously Read more…
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) called Thursday’s release of the long-delayed Yucca Mountain Safety Evaluation Report a “critical milestone in restoring America’s nuclear leadership.” The report, which was scheduled for release in 2010 before the Nuclear Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing on the United States’ response to the Ebola outbreak on Thursday and committee chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) says “the stakes could not be any higher.” Read more…
The American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, sponsored by Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.), was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday, giving the Senate a second chance to vote on it. House Republicans say Read more…
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said he looks forward to saying “yes to jobs and yes to energy” when the House votes on the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act this week. Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), outlined the findings of its investigation related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) role in the delay of the General Motors (GM) ignition switch recall in Read more…
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) sent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Marilyn Tavenner a letter on Wednesday asking for clarification of CMS’ issuance of Read more…
Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) were among House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders who sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Friday regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak, and the Read more…
The House of Representatives passed two bipartisan pieces of legislation from the Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), last week. H.R. 3670, the Anti-Spoofing Act, was approved by voice vote on Tuesday. Authored by Rep. Grace Read more…
Reps. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.), Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) recently sent a joint letter to the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) seeking a study of the FCC’s potential exclusivity Read more…
After several stops throughout the United States over the last few weeks, 21st Century Cures, a bipartisan initiative introduced by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), returns to Washington for a roundtable discussion at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Read more…
Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) recently hosted a panel of national and local health care leaders, thinkers and innovators in Denver to discuss new cures and treatments. The group, which met Sept. 3, provided information on the discovery, development and delivery Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) spoke on Wednesday about the House of Representative’s success in advancing legislation that would promote energy efficiency. Upton, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said the energy-efficiency measures have stalled because “the Senate Read more…
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said on Tuesday an email chain that included Obama administration officials proves they are “trying to cover their tracks” as Congress investigates the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). An email reportedly sent by Centers Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai met with public safety officials on Friday to discuss progress made in updating communications equipment to allow different departments to communicate during an emergency. Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) raised questions on Friday about whether or not the Obama administration intentionally deleted emails pertaining to the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. Upton, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Tim Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power recently contrasted the economic conditions of regions that have embraced the hydraulic fracturing method of natural gas production and those that have not. During a recent hearing, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Read more…
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently requested HealthCare.gov enrollment data directly from insurance companies in response to the Obama administration’s reported unwillingness to supply the information. Sixty-seven percent of people who enrolled in a health plan through Read more…
President Obama signed legislation into law on Friday that will enhance funding for autism research and improve trauma care. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said the Autism CARES Act and the Improving Trauma Care Act Read more…
Legislators recently raised concerns about the Department of Defense’s alleged failure to ensure that root cause analyses (RCA) were completed when veterans suddenly died or suffered injuries while receiving medical care. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently advanced legislation introduced by Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) to help rural hospitals struggling with federal regulations that make providing care more difficult. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began to require Read more…
A congressional panel discussed legislation on Monday that would prevent potential insurance company bailouts under the Affordable Care Act through the risk corridor program. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health considered bills introduced by Reps. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) Read more…
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Wednesday estimating that Medicaid spending would rise from its 2013 level of $267 billion to $576 billion by 2024. The report evaluated administrative, service-related and demographic factors that impact Medicaid spending Read more…
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee pressed EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Wednesday for documents related to the agency’s consideration of carbon capture technologies in emissions standards for new power plants. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Read more…
The House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation on Wednesday that would modernize the country’s workforce development system to provide job seekers with skills that today’s employers demand. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was approved by the Senate last Read more…
A report released on Tuesday highlighted the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s accomplishments in the first half of 2014 and outlined legislative priorities for the remainder of the year. The committee will continue to focus on promoting job creation, modernizing Read more…
The United States has unseated Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest oil producer, according to a recent report by Bank of America. The United States produced 11 million barrels of oil in the first quarter of 2014, which amounted to Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said on Tuesday he had “serious” questions about reports that no system exists within healthcare exchange to address inconsistencies, which could lead to inappropriate subsidies and health plan enrollments. Reports from the HHS Office of Inspector Read more…
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has no clear vision for its security program going forward, potentially jeopardizing the sustainability of nuclear site security measures, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Read more…
The Department of Energy (DoE) announced on Tuesday that it would issue a $150 million loan guarantee to support the construction of a wind energy project off the coast of Massachusetts. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton Read more…
The House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday that was co-authored by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) to clarify the approval process for oil pipelines that cross international borders. Upton, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) highlighted the energy sector’s ability to elevate the United States’ leadership role around the globe on Saturday and its ability to create jobs and lower energy costs domestically. Upton, the chairman of the House Energy and Read more…
Legislators expressed disbelief and frustration on Wednesday during a congressional hearing about General Motors’ delayed response to ignition switch recalls. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations heard testimony from GM CEO Mary Barra and GM internal Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Thursday to discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has impacted patient access to care. American Enterprise Institute Resident Fellow Dr. Scott Gottlieb testified that having health coverage Read more…
General Motors (GM) completed an internal investigation into its handling of automobile safety issues and subsequent recalls, releasing a report on Thursday that Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) called “deeply disturbing.” The 300-page report on the internal investigation suggested systemic communication Read more…
A group of lawmakers requested on Thursday that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review an Obama administration proposal to transition U.S. oversight of internet functions to a global stakeholder model. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was Read more…
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) introduced legislation on Friday that would take steps to prevent delays in the construction of new manufacturing facilities and add transparency to the EPA’s review process. The Promoting New Manufacturing Act would require the EPA to Read more…
Legislators recently pushed back on the Department of Energy’s (DoE) proposal to reform its approval process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. The DoE issues conditional authorizations for LNG exports to non-FTA countries before Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that was co-sponsored by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to help prevent prescription drug diversion and abuse. The bipartisan Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) questioned the line of reasoning used by the FCC in its decision-making process during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on Tuesday. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler testified regarding a recent FCC Read more…
The Department of Transportation dealt a $35 million civil penalty to General Motors on Friday for allegedly failing to report safety issues with vehicle ignition switches to the government in a timely manner. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Read more…
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said on Thursday that Russia’s threat to cut off liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine is “extortion,” and he pushed for legislation that would increase U.S. LNG exports. The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, which Read more…
Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee said on Tuesday that reclassifying broadband Internet as a common carrier telecommunications service could stifle job creation, innovation and investment. Reps. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), the chairman of the committee, and Marsha Blackburn Read more…
Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee requested a briefing on Monday from the Department of Energy (DoE) on its management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Reps. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), the chairman of the committee, and Marsha Blackburn Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation on Thursday that would modernize the cross-border permit process for oil pipelines and electric transmission lines and replace the current presidential permit process. Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Rep. Gene Read more…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will consider bills this week that address energy infrastructure, oversight of the Internet and satellite television law. The committee will consider the Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act, the North American Energy Read more…