Press Releases
“While the current draft indicates that the overall percentage of contamination cases may be small, it acknowledges there have been contamination events. When it comes to the water we drink, every instance of contamination must be considered serious.
“I am deeply troubled by the contamination incident at NIH. We rely on NIH as our premiere medical research agency to conduct its work safely and effectively, and this episode raises concerns about whether proper protocols are in place to guarantee patient safety. Our number one priority should be the health of the patients who may have received contaminated injections, and I am encouraged th
While it is important to fully understand the cause of the Takata airbag failure, there are steps Congress can take immediately to enhance auto safety and oversight. That should begin with the enactment of H.R.
“Commissioner Rosenworcel has been a tireless and passionate public servant throughout her career. Her deep understanding of the issues that Commission confronts has made her a valuable resource for the agency and for those of us in Congress. I commend the President on an excellent nomination.”
Last month, Yarmuth introduced the legislation which would require disclosure of the donors behind Super PACs and 501(c)(4) organizations that are flooding the nation’s airwaves with anonymous ads.
“After far too many deaths and injuries, Takata has finally admitted what we have been saying for months—that these airbags must be taken off the roads. A supposed safety feature has become a safety hazard in nearly 34 million vehicles. We are pleased that Takata and NHTSA have taken steps toward a national recall. The factors that supposedly contribute to the deadly airbag deployments – hum
In March, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation H.R.
Currently, the FCC has the authority under the Communications Act to require on-air disclosure of the “true identity” of the people and groups buying ads. However, today, mega-donors hide behind the innocuous and misleading titles of their front groups. Yarmuth’s bill directs the FCC to use the agency’s existing authority in the Communications Act and update the sponsorship identification rul
“The FCC must remain as agile as the industries it oversees,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.
“Earth Day reminds us all that we have responsibility to safeguard this planet for future generations, to do all that we can to ensure that we leave a safe and healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. We have come a long way since we first began observing Earth Day in 1970.