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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.
This is how the legislative process is supposed to work. The bill reflects crucial input over the last 2 years from House and Senate Republicans, Democrats and the administration. The time has come to put our pencils down and enact this…
The benefits of this trade partnership cannot be overstated: additional jobs, income, and economic growth on an annual basis going forward--something both sides desperately need.
The FCC must not pick winners and losers by excluding certain parties from the auction or constraining parties' ability to bid.
If we fail to get border coordination right, the consequences will be less spectrum cleared for auction and less money to pay for the nationwide public safety network and the reduction of our national debt.
It has been nearly a year and a half since the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 was signed into law--important legislation that included a provision granting the FCC the authority to conduct a broadcast television…
We have a duty to hold the administration accountable for its decisions and to make sure they are transparent in the process.
This is the right thing to do. Individuals, like businesses, are subject to reporting requirements, costs, and penalties under the Affordable Care Act.
Yesterday the House voted to give to every American the same option the Administration gave to the business community.
Although the facts demonstrate that the FDA had the authority to regulate the bad actors who harmed patients with unsafe products, we believe that clarifying FDA's regulatory authority in this area through legislation is a prudent step…
The meningitis outbreak and the loss of innocent lives could have been prevented.
Sadly, Michigan has been hit hardest by the outbreak--according to CDC data last updated July 1, 2013, 264 of the 749 illnesses caused by the outbreak were in Michigan and we have endured 17 of the 61 fatalities, including three from my…
This legislative hearing is the product of the thorough, thoughtful, and bipartisan investigation that the committee launched in the wake of last fall's tragic meningitis outbreak.
I just want to say again, I want to compliment you and your staff. This has been a major issue for us for a good number of years, something that needs to get done. I look forward to continuing that strong relationship as we look to the…
Well, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey. This approach really does build on last year's momentum to get the job done. Consumers and taxpayers have paid over $15 billion--that's ``b'' as in ``big''--to find out whether Yucca Mountain…
American innovation and intellectual property are the foundations of our economy.
Today's hearing continues the Energy and Commerce Committee's oversight of cyber threats and cybersecurity.
Plentiful and affordable natural gas supplies offer many potential advantages; and, second, there is bipartisan support for the development and use of domestic natural gas.
The need to build new pipeline infrastructure to connect new supplies to existing and new markets becomes more critical.
This subcommittee has held a number of hearings addressing America's growing natural gas abundance.
Natural gas is going to be a big part of our energy future but only if we cut the red tape from the past.
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