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Pallone Announces Energy & Commerce Committee Roster

Jan 15, 2019 Press Release

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced the full Democratic rosters for the six subcommittees in the 116th Congress, including the six subcommittee chairs and the full Committee Vice Chair, who were elected by the Democrats on the Committee. The six subcommittees and their chairs are:

DEMOCRATIC HEALTH LEADERS RAISE THREAT OF PREMIUM INCREASES, COVERAGE LOSSES DUE TO TRUMP SHUTDOWN

Jan 14, 2019 Press Release
Top Democratic health leaders sent a letter to the Trump Administration to ensure there are no premium increases or coverage losses due to the shutdown.

Democratic Health Leaders Question Trump Administration’s Use of ACA Marketplace User Fees

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Democratic health leaders in the House and Senate sent a letter to the Trump Administration requesting detailed information on the use of user fee funds generated by the Affordable Care Act Marketplace exchanges.

Pallone Announces Energy and Commerce Subcommittees

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone announced the six subcommittees for the 116th Congress.

Pallone & Walden Applaud Passage of H.R. 269

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden's joint statement on passage of H.R. 269.

Pallone Floor Remarks on H.R. 269: Pandemic & All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's remarks on the House Floor during consideration of H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019.

Pallone Floor Remarks on Medicaid Extenders

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's remarks on the House Floor today during consideration of H.R. 259, Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019.

Bicameral Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump Administration’s Short-Term Insurance Plans

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release

House and Senate Democratic health leaders sent a letter to the Trump Administration today renewing their requests for information on the Administration’s Final Rule expanding the availability of junk Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (STLDI) plans, which jeopardize Americans’ ability to get quality, affordable health care.

Pallone Announces First Three Energy and Commerce Hearings

Jan 3, 2019 Press Release
Chairman Pallone announced the first three hearings the Committee will hold later this month.

Pallone on Latest Affordable Care Act Sabotage

Dec 12, 2018 Press Release
Ranking Member Pallone's statement on the latest ACA sabotage.