We all know that robust infrastructure is the skeleton for a healthy economy.
Fred Upton
The Public Record
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.
We need certainty so that companies can continue to plan their business models for the years ahead.
I inquire of my friend from New Jersey how many speakers he has remaining on his side. We are prepared to close.
Most members of our committee give personal attention to the needs of the small, rural water service providers in our districts.
Mr. Harper, Mr. Tonko, and Mr. Shimkus have been exchanging ideas on how to better meet these challenges.
Affordable electricity for heating is absolutely essential for my State, and especially for low-income households.
The EPA is regulating where the administration failed to legislate, issuing final rules for CO2 emissions
These rules take the Clean Air Act in an unprecedented new direction, in which it was never designed to go.
But over the past nearly ten years, the program has been somewhat of a missed opportunity to cut costs for seniors and the Medicare program.
Through more optimal utilization of prescription drugs in Part D, patients' health will be improved and medical costs can be lowered.
The goal of MTM is simple--to ensure that Part D drugs are appropriately used by beneficiaries.
Today we are examining the Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management program (MTM).
This is a lifesaving endeavor. I look forward to a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on the merits of each proposal.
I am glad we are here today to start talking about making fixes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and to the industry to ensure that cars are as safe as humanly possible.
A car isn't just how you get around when you are from Michigan. It is a neighbor's job, it is a fiber that connects our communities.
This bipartisan bill would strengthen our hand in foreign diplomacy at a time when America has lost its standing on the global stage. By exporting our excess crude oil, we can help our allies seeking a safe and secure supply of energy…
Volkwagen has betrayed a nation--a nation of regulators, loyalists, and innocent customers. Either clean it up, or get off the road.
Every single one of us who has ties to Michigan is proud of our rich tradition that is so closely intertwined with the success of the automobile.
If VW is serious about rebuilding this broken trust, its leaders will need to demonstrate a serious commitment to answer these and many other questions prompted by its actions.
VW has betrayed a nation, a nation of regulators, loyalists, suppliers, and innocent customers. It is time to clean it up or get off the road.
I take this very personally. As the author of the TREAD Act to protect the public, Congress was very clear in our work to protect consumers from abuses from automakers, which included steep fines and, yes, criminal prosecution.
VW must also consider what implications these actions have for the thousands of Americans that it employs.
But, ultimately, the saying rings true: cheaters never prosper. That's why we are here today.
Today we will discuss several important bipartisan legislative proposals aimed at addressing the drug abuse crisis





