WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rick Boucher (D-Va.) announced today that they are set to switch Energy and Commerce subcommittee gavels in the 111th Congress. Markey is set to chair Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, and Boucher is set to chair the Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee.

Markey said: "At a time when our economy and planet are both in crisis, I am eager to chair the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. I look forward to pursuing the legislative agenda on climate change and clean energy at this critical time. I also look forward to working with Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Waxman, my friend Rick Boucher and other members on these issues. In the short term, Rep. Boucher and I will work together to ensure a smooth transition on DTV issues at this critical time."