Three pieces of legislation that started in the House Energy and Commerce Committee were signed into law by President Barack Obama recently and Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) took a moment to extol the committee’s bipartisan success on Monday.
“I’m proud that we have been able to cut through the partisan clutter and deliver real results to improve the public health as well as help create jobs and boost the overall economy for folks all across America,” Upton said. “We look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the 114th Congress.”
The bills signed into law by Obama over the Thanksgiving holiday include:
The Enhance Labeling, Accessing and Branding of Electronic Licenses (E-LABEL) Act, which removes requirements that electronic devices contain a physical label detailing information required by the FCC. It gives manufacturers the option of providing the information on the screen of devices.
The Sunscreen Innovation Act, which creates a new review process for sunscreen ingredients while maintaining safety standards.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue programs that track and reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injury.
Bills from the committee awaiting Obama’s signature include the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, related to the regulation of satellite broadcasting.