Ed Whitfield: “I would like to include an exchange of letters between the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural…”

“I would like to include an exchange of letters between the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources. House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC, June 19, 2014. Hon. Fred Upton, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: I write in regard to H.R. 83. As you are aware, the bill was primarily referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, but the Committee on Natural Resources has a jurisdictional interest in the bill and has requested a sequential referral. I recognize and appreciate your desire to bring this legislation before the House in an expeditious manner, and, accordingly, I agree not to insist on a referral of H.R. 83. I do so with the understanding that by foregoing such a referral, the Committee on Natural Resources does not waive any future jurisdictional claim on this or similar matters. Further, the Committee on Natural Resources reserves the right to seek the appointment of conferees, if it should become necessary. I ask that you insert a copy of our exchange of letters into the Congressional Record during consideration of this measure on the House floor. Thank you for your courtesy in this matter and I look forward to continued cooperation between our respective committees. Sincerely, Doc Hastings, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC, June 20, 2014. Hon.…”