Environment and the Economy

Chairman:  John Shimkus (IL-19)
Jurisdiction: 
All matters related to soil and water contamination, including Superfund and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; the regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear wastes, including mining, nuclear, oil, gas, and coal combustion waste; emergency environmental response; industrial plant security, including cybersecurity; the regulation of drinking water (Safe Drinking Water Act), including underground injection of fluids (e.g., deep well injection or hydrofracking); toxic substances (Toxic Substances Control Act); noise; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Members

Republicans

John Shimkus (IL), Chair
Tim Murphy (PA), Vice Chair
Ed Whitfield (KY)
Joe Pitts (PA)
Mary Bono Mack (CA)
John Sullivan (OK)
Charlie Bass (NH)
Bob Latta (OH)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA)
Gregg Harper (MS)
Bill Cassidy (LA)
Cory Gardner (CO)
Joe Barton (TX)
Fred Upton (MI)

Democrats

Gene Green (TX), Ranking Member
Tammy Baldwin (WI)
G. K. Butterfield (NC)
John Barrow (GA)
Doris O. Matsui (CA)
Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ)
Diana DeGette (CO)
Lois Capps (CA)
John D. Dingell (MI)
Henry A. Waxman (CA)

November 30, 2012 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius concerning the Department’s role in the I

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November 30, 2012 | Letter

Excerpt: The United States is experiencing an energy renaissance thanks to recent shale gas discoveries and the development of new energy production technologies. This natural gas boom has dramatically enhanced our nation’s energy portfolio, with the potential to transform our economy and create millions of jobs, all the while delivering affordable energy to American families.

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November 28, 2012 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – After once again being selected by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) today announced the committee leadership he intends to appoint for the 113th Congress and commented on key priorities for the future. Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) will succeed Rep.

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October 26, 2012 | Blog Post

WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout the 112th Congress, House Republicans have fought for pro-growth policies to create jobs emphasizing an “all of the above” energy policy. Sound energy policy is critical to economic growth.

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October 23, 2012 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Office of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released a new report entitled The Imperial Presidency to highlight the Obama administration’s massive regulatory overreach and disregard for the legislative process.

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October 5, 2012 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed S. 710, the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, into law.

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