"Today's hearing is a great opportunity for us to learn more about four bipartisan medical device bills that could potentially be included in this effort."
"We meet today to once again discuss the FDA's vitally important user fee programs, as you all know."
"H.R. 1652 would require FDA to issue regulations establishing a category of OTC hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss."
"The Energy and Commerce Committee is fully committed to a timely reauthorization of FDA's vitally important user fee programs."
"H.R. 1652, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, would require the FDA to issue regulations establishing a category of OTC hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss."
"Good news is we are well on our way."
"The outdoor recreation industry has quickly become one of our Nation's largest economic sectors."
"Increasingly, we are seeing the economic prowess of outdoor recreation and understanding how vital it is to a healthy American economy."
"As the longest-standing committee on the Hill, Energy and Commerce has long sought to highlight industries and promote policies that will boost our economy and create more jobs."
"The Federal Government has recently been at an impasse in efforts to advance our Nation's nuclear waste management program."
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