Lawmakers Urge FCC to Halt Plan to Reclassify Broadband as Public Utility
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz are leading a coalition of lawmakers in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to halt its plan to reclassify broadband as a public utility. The lawmakers argue that this move would be harmful to consumers and the industry.In a letter addressed to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the lawmakers emphasize the importance of maintaining the current classification of broadband as an information service rather than a telecommunications service. They...
House Energy and Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on Medicaid Access and Program Integrity
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) have revealed plans for a legislative hearing aimed at improving Medicaid access and program integrity."Medicaid is indispensable to millions of Americans, particularly those with disabilities who rely on long-term services and supports. It’s critical that we work to bolster access to those services while also improving the integrity of the program to ensure that states can continue to offer care for years to come," said Chairs...
Chair Rodgers Statement on Biden Admin’s Disastrous Nursing Home and Medicaid Access Rules Energy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) criticized the Biden administration's recently announced Minimum Staffing Rule and Medicaid Access Rule, stating, "The President’s one-size-fits-all, Washington-knows-best approach to long-term care is an unfunded mandate that will drive up costs and threaten access for patients." Rodgers highlighted that the minimum staff-to-patient ratio mandated by the rules is unworkable for nearly 80 percent of nursing homes, potentially forcing facilities to raise costs or turn away new patients. She also raised...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Calls for Legislative Solutions to Protect Online Privacy and Children
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened a recent hearing on legislative solutions to protect children online and ensure Americans' data privacy rights with a sobering reflection on the current state of internet usage. She highlighted the alarming statistic that the average American spends nearly seven hours online each day, with a significant portion of that time dedicated to social media platforms.Rodgers pointed out the negative consequences of excessive online engagement, including increased rates of suicide and depression, as well as...
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Chairs Rodgers and Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing on U.S. Center for SafeSportEnergy & Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith have announced an upcoming hearing focused on evaluating safety measures to protect athletes at all levels. The hearing, titled "Timeout: Evaluating Safety Measures Implemented to Protect Athletes," aims to address challenges in implementing safety measures provided by the SafeSport program.In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Griffith emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes, stating, “We must...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Regulation of Diagnostic Tests
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie have announced a subcommittee hearing focusing on the regulation of diagnostic tests. The hearing, titled "Evaluating Approaches to Diagnostic Test Regulation and the Impact of the FDA’s Proposed Rule," aims to address the implications of the FDA's proposed rule on lab developed tests and alternative regulatory approaches.In a joint statement, Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie expressed concerns about the FDA's proposed rule, highlighting the potential negative impact...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Applauds Passage of H.R. 7521
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her support for the passage of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which received a strong bipartisan vote of 352-65 in the House today.In a statement, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "H.R. 7521 is the result of diligent and bipartisan efforts to protect Americans’ data and address the serious national security threat posed by our enemies. Applications controlled by foreign adversaries can be...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Urges Action to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Exploiting American Users
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers took to the House Floor to voice her support for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. In her remarks, Rodgers emphasized the threat posed by foreign adversaries, particularly highlighting the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) exploitation of popular applications like TikTok.Rodgers stated, “Foreign adversaries, like the Chinese Communist Party, pose the greatest national security threat of our time," underscoring the seriousness of the issue at hand. She pointed out how...
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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Legislative Proposals to Improve Health for Patients
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers expressed her enthusiasm for the Health Subcommittee markup of 19 bills aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers. She highlighted the bipartisan support for the legislation, stating, "I am glad we are here today moving so many important pieces of legislation that will strengthen the health and wellbeing of the American people—almost all of which have broad, bipartisan support."Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of reauthorizing vital programs that are set to expire,...
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Chair Rodgers Welcomes Rep. John James to the Energy and Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) extended a warm welcome to Rep. John James (R-MI) after the House Republican Steering Committee selected him to serve on the Committee. In a statement, Chair Rodgers expressed her congratulations to Rep. James, stating, "I congratulate Rep. James on becoming the newest member of the Energy and Commerce Committee—the best Committee on Capitol Hill. I welcome his experience and perspective as a veteran and businessman as we continue working to deliver solutions to improve the lives of the American...
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Addresses Threats to American Communications Networks
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened the Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of four bills aimed at safeguarding American communications networks from foreign threats, particularly those posed by the Chinese Communist Party.Rodgers emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “Today, we are marking up four important pieces of legislation that will secure communications networks from threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party and promote U.S. technological leadership." She also expressed gratitude towards her...
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House Subcommittee Chair Latta Addresses Threats Posed by Chinese Communist Party in Communications Sector
House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) highlighted the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to American communications networks during a recent Subcommittee markup session. Latta emphasized the importance of countering the CCP's influence in the communications sector, stating, "We are considering four pieces of legislation to counter the significant threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to communications networks in the United States and around the world."Latta pointed out that China's...
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Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Legislative Proposals to Improve Health for Patients
House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) addressed the Health Subcommittee markup of 19 legislative proposals aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of patients and caregivers. Guthrie expressed that the bills presented will have a positive impact on various aspects of healthcare, stating, "The legislation before us today will help to detect, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases and health conditions at earlier stages, improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families, help ensure Americans in...
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House Committee to Discuss Securing American Communications Networks from Foreign Adversaries
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta have announced a markup on legislation aimed at securing American communications networks from foreign adversaries. Rodgers emphasized the importance of safeguarding the country's communications infrastructure, stating, "Our communications networks are an integral part of our lives, businesses, economy, and national security, which is why we cannot afford to jeopardize their security by continuing to rely on technology from foreign adversaries."...
