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Fred Upton is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan, serving in the House of Representatives from 1987 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Upton represented Michigan's 6th congressional district. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to healthcare, energy, and technology. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act's repeal and was involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of public health and environmental policy.
I want to say that I appreciate the gentleman's willingness to work on these bills together. I really appreciate his hard work. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Bucshon), the sponsor of this legislation, in…
It is critical that we hold hearings to ensure the law is working as it should and achieving its goals.
Diana DeGette, my great partner on the other side of the aisle, and I were inspired to act after hearing from folks in the research community.
When we began the process of crafting 21st Century Cures 4 years ago, we began with one goal in mind, and that was helping patients and their families.
We had wonderful staff who worked plenty of weekends for lots of the year. We had a leadership on both sides of the aisle.
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.
I thank my friend from West Virginia for yielding. Mr. Chairman, this is an amendment that allows for a study of the potential to expand non-Federal hydropower projects in Federal dams. It is a good amendment. I support it, and I urge my…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. And, yes, I do have, now, extended family in Texas. Mr. Chairman, this is another tool in the toolbox for FERC. We want to make sure that areas are protected that have survived, somehow, these terrible…
I just want to say that this is a very good amendment. It is bipartisan. It is critical that--I know our Great Lakes Caucus, on a bipartisan basis, in both bodies, the House and Senate, have taken strong actions against the Asian carp…
Can I inquire as to how much time is remaining on both sides? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Rogers of Kentucky). The gentleman from Michigan has 17 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Illinois has 16 minutes remaining.
Today's hearing will review the emergency response and energy recovery efforts in the wake of these storms.
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where the majority of people still remain without power more than a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall.
This year's Atlantic hurricane season was unprecedented--four named storms in close succession slammed into the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Earlier this year Mr. Rush and I passed a bipartisan bill, it was H.R. 3050, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act.
Earlier this year Mr. Rush and I passed H.R. 3050, which reauthorizes the Department of Energy's State Energy Program.
We enacted legislation to modernize the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and improve its emergency response capability.
Today's hearing will examine the Department of Energy's Management and Mission Priorities under the leadership of Secretary Rick Perry.
Good morning. Today we kick off our fifth hearing in the energy subcommittee's Powering America hearing series.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (or 'PURPA') was enacted in 1978 in response to the energy crisis during the Carter Administration, and this law was intended to promote energy conversation and support the use of domestic…
Good morning. Today we continue our Powering America series by examining a statute that has played an important role in supporting certain electric generating resources over the past 40 years.
Today, we are going to continue our Powering America series by examining the statute that has played an important role in supporting certain electric generating resources over the past 40 years.
Congress should not only focus on streamlining regulations in an environmentally safe and responsible way, but also, Mr. Chairman, we should be making sure that we provide adequate investment into modernizing and securing the grid.
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