Environment and Energy
Committee activity related to national energy policy and the impacts of our energy choices on the environment and public health, including global climate change, air pollution, and oil spills; disposal of solid and hazardous waste; toxic chemical use and reduction; and protection of the nation’s drinking water resources.
More on Environment and Energy
Dec 3, 2020
Press Release
Pallone on the House Democratic Caucus electing him Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Nov 25, 2020
Press Release
House Committee Chairs sent a letter to 61 federal agencies requesting information on conversions of political appointees to civil service positions during the Trump Administration.
Nov 10, 2020
Press Release
House Chairs wrote to Trump Administrations officials directing them to comply with federal-record keeping laws.
Nov 6, 2020
Press Release
Pallone blasted Trump's sudden demotion of FERC Chairman Chatterjee.
Oct 28, 2020
Press Release
The Energy and Commerce Committee today released a staff report on the Trump Administration’s four-year assault on environmental and public health protections.
Oct 1, 2020
Press Release
Chairman Pallone, Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici condemn House Republicans for abandoning their support of an asbestos ban.
Oct 1, 2020
Press Release
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at today's hearing on improving clean energy access and affordability.
Oct 1, 2020
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a remote hearing on Thursday, October 1, at 10 a.m. (EDT) via Cisco Webex. The hearing is entitled, "Generating Equity: Improving Clean Energy Access and Affordability."
Key Documents
Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Subcommittee on Energy
Oct 1, 2020
Press Release
Pallone statement on House passage of the updated Heroes Act.
Sep 29, 2020
Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush praise House passage of three energy cybersecurity bills.