Fred Upton

Last December, in the wake of the Sony breach, I announced that the committee would hold a series of hearings to examine the growing cyber threats to electronic commerce and the American economy.

I am sad to say that the budget request, to me, looks like we can expect more of the same red tape and costly rules.

Yes, we have sharp areas of disagreement, but together, the two of us, we have never been disagreeable.

In less than 24 hours the FCC will begin proceedings to green light new net neutrality rules that rely on outdated utility-style regulations to govern the Internet.

I might just start off by asking my dear friend from California a quick question: If this motion was adopted, would she be voting for the bill? Yes or no. I yield to the gentlewoman.

I am not aware that we have any further speakers. I am willing to close, if the gentleman goes first.

In the letter from the Ambassador of Canada, he makes a number of good points, but he concludes by saying this: ``There is no significant difference between the GHG emissions from oil sands crude oil and from other heavy crude oils that…

We have a very big agenda.

We have saved money over the last 4 years.

We could save time in the future by just saying jurisdiction over the world.

Mr. Upton. Thank you again, Mr. Chairman. On Monday, as you know, Mr. Secretary, this committee released a legislative framework for compiling a solutions-based energy package in this Congress.

I know that today's discussion is just one of the many that DOE is conducting as we look forward to working together to create a 21st Century energy policy.

Severe mental illness is, and should be, a top priority for U.S. public health spending.

We have to change this. And so let us ease up on saying everything is fine, and let us really look at how we have to change this.

We can't wave a magic wand and make the algal toxin issue go away, but we can help EPA develop a plan to manage the problem.

Tackling this problem requires collaboration among EPA, the states, and Congress.

This bill will give the EPA the tools they need to prevent future occurrences like the one that happened in Ohio.

As someone who represents a big chunk of Michigan coastline, I have long been a champion of all issues related to our Great Lakes and protecting those who live around them.

Today, we gather to discuss H.R. 212, Mr. Latta's bipartisan Drinking Water Protection Act.

I, like many folks back in Michigan and across the country, believe we can do better in addressing this major public health threat.

The flu is and should be a top priority for all of U.S. public health.

This year's vaccine is only 23 percent effective in preventing folks from going to the doctor for treatment.

The U.S. is now a global energy superpower, and with that power, we have a chance to do some real good. Saying ``yes'' to energy is good for workers here at home and is good for global allies. I thank Representative Bill Johnson for his…

We will also discussed the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act led by Mr. Whitfield to help address the prescription drug crisis here.

Families in local communities expect us to work together to solve problems, and we look forward to using our prior success as a springboard to further boost the public health that this new--in this new Congress.