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COVID-19 Response

The Energy and Commerce Committee has taken ‪significant steps to ensure the health of all Americans is protected and families are provided with peace of mind during this time of economic uncertainty. As this global pandemic continues to evolve, so will the Committee’s response to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the American people.
 
 

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Letters

Pallone Urges President Trump to Begin Transfer of Power for COVID-19 Response Effort
November 19, 2020
 
Pallone, Eshoo, DeGette: Azar’s Overruling Scientists on LDT Coronavirus Tests was a Grave Mistake
October 7, 2020
 
Pallone Urges Meadows to Allow Contact Tracers to Investigate White House Outbreak
October 7, 2020
 
Pallone, Scott to Trump Health Officials: Take Immediate Action to Support a National Testing Strategy to Protect Workers from COVID-19
October 6, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Demand Answers Following Alarming Reports of Improper Medical Care at DHS Facility
October 1, 2020
 
E&C Health Leaders Ask HHS Inspector General to Investigate Potential Political Interference at CDC
September 24, 2020
 
Democratic Health Leaders Question CMS's Unauthorized Use of Billions of Dollars from the Medicare Trust Funds
September 22, 2020
 
Pallone & Eshoo Statement on White House Blocking FDA from Testifying
September 18, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Urge COVID-19 Vaccine Developers to Follow Through on Safety Pledge with Commitment to Transparency
September 15, 2020
 
Pallone & DeGette Demand Briefing from Azar Following Alarming New Reports of Political Interference
September 14, 2020
 
Pallone & Eshoo Statement Following E&C Member Briefing with FDA Commissioner Hahn
August 31, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Call on FDA to Ensure Science, Not Politics, Guides COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process
August 24, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Ask GAO to Review HHS’s New Hospital Capacity Reporting Requirements
August 19, 2020
 
E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC’s Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic
August 13, 2020
 
E&C Launches Investigation into Health and Dental Insurers
August 13, 2020
 
E&C Chairs Request CDC Briefing on the Effects of COVID-19 Among Children and Young People
August 11, 2020
 
Pallone & DeGette Demand Answers from Trump Administration on a National COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
August 5, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Seek Answers on How the FTC & FDA Are Protecting Consumers from COVID-19 Antibody Test Scams
July 22, 2020
 
July 20, 2020
 
Committee Leaders Demand Trump Administration Develop Plan to Respond to Natural Disasters in Midst of COVID-19
July 16, 2020
 
Pallone, Waters, Smith, Engel, and Thompson Seek Information on Trump Administration Failures to Boost Production of PPE and Testing As COVID-19 Cases Spike
July 14, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Request Update from FDA Commissioner on Agency’s Work to Ensure Accurate COVID-19 Tests
July 13, 2020
 
E&C Democrats Request Monthly Reports from Facebook, Google and Twitter on COVID-19 Disinformation
July 8, 2020
 
Democratic Health Leaders Demand Trump Administration Immediately Revisit Guidance Limiting COVID-19 Testing Coverage
July 7, 2020
 
Pallone and Murray Criticize Trump for Endangering People With Anti-Science Rhetoric Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
July 6, 2020
 
Pallone, Grijalva, Gallego, Udall, Murray Raise Concerns about Tribes Being Denied Access to Critical Federal COVID-19 Data
July 2, 2020
 
Pallone Requests Information from Companies on Potential COVID-19 Test Price Gouging
July 1, 2020
 
 
Pallone Requests State Testing Plans from HHS Required by Law
June 26, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette Raise Medical Supply Procurement Concerns Amid Continued Lack of Federal Leadership
June 22, 2020
 
Pallone Urges Verma to Finally Release Medicare Data on COVID-19 Outcomes Based on Race, Ethnicity and Gender
June 16, 2020
 
Democractic Health Leaders Reassert Request to Trump Administration to Help Uninsured and Underinsured
June 15, 2020
 
Pallone & Doyle Request Public Transparency for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program
June 12, 2020
 
Committee Leaders Demand Additional Information on EPA's Non-Enforcement Policy during Coronavirus Pandemic
June 11, 2020
 
Pallone, Neal Call on CMS to Stop Nursing Facilities from Seizing Residents' Economic Impact Payments
June 8, 2020
 
Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
June 3, 2020
 
E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
June 2, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette Raise Concerns about COVID-19 Impacts on Food Safety and Supply Chain Distributions
May 27, 2020
 
Pallone, Murray Demand More Data After Trump Administration Submits Embarrassingly Skimpy Report on COVID-19 Health Disparities
May 22, 2020
 
Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Develop a National COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
May 21, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette Send Letter to Blue Flame Medical LLC Demanding Answers on COVID-19 Contracts
May 18, 2020
 
May 12, 2020
 
May 8, 2020
 
May 7, 2020
 
Pallone, Wyden Slam Trump Admin for Excluding Medicaid Providers from COVID-19 Relief Fund
May 5, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Develop National COVID-19 Contact Tracing Strategy
April 30, 2020
 
E&C Committee Leaders: Halting WHO Funding is Dangerous, Irresponsible and Undermines the Pandemic Response Around the World
April 23, 2020
 
Pallone Calls for Inspector General Investigation into Circumstances Surrounding Dr. Bright’s Reassignment
April 23, 2020
 
April 21, 2020
 
E&C Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Acquire and Distribute COVID-19 Medical Supplies
April 20, 2020
 
April 20, 2020
 
Pallone, Maloney and Murray Urge Secretary Azar to Lift Restrictions on the Use of Fetal Tissue in COVID-19 Research
April 16, 2020
 
Pallone Urges Verma to Immediately Release CMS Data on Health Disparities Among COVID-19 Patients
April 15, 2020
 
April 14, 2020
 
Democratic Health Leaders Call on Trump Administration to Help Millions Affected by COVID-19 Access Health Coverage
April 13, 2020
 
Pallone, Smith & Thompson Urge President Trump to Coordinate Production and Acquisition of COVID-19 Response Supplies
April 8, 2020
 
April 3, 2020
 
April 3, 2020
 
April 1, 2020
 
March 17, 2020
 
March 13, 2020
 
March 9, 2020
 
 

Statements

Pallone & Eshoo on House Passage of Ten Health Care Bills
November 17, 2020
 
Pallone on Administration’s COVID-19 Relief Proposal
October 11, 2020
 
Pallone on FDA’s Standards for COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
October 6, 2020
 
Pallone Praises House Passage of Updated Heroes Act
October 1, 2020
 
Pallone & Eshoo on House Passage of 16 Health Care Bills
October 1, 2020
 
Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Ensuring a Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine People Will Trust
September 30, 2020
 
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Search for Safe, Effective and Trusted COVID-19 Vaccine
September 23, 2020
 
Pallone & Eshoo on the Passage of Ten Health Care Bills
September 21, 2020
 
Pallone & Eshoo Statement on White House Blocking FDA from Testifying
September 18, 2020
 
E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 and the Affordable Care Act
September 16, 2020
 
Pallone and Eshoo Blast Administration for Withholding Info on Hydroxychloroquine
September 16, 2020
 
September 15, 2020
 
Pallone Praises Committee Passage of 26 Health Bills
September 9, 2020
 
E&C Leaders Call on CDC Director Redfield to Brief Congress
September 3, 2020
 
Pallone Demands Briefing on HHS Decision to Bypass FDA and Allow Lab Developed COVID-19 Tests to Come to Market Without Review
August 20, 2020
 
Pallone Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Developing a Safe, Effective and Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine
July 21, 2020
 
Pallone on $10 Billion Provider Relief Fund Distribution to Hospitals Highly Impacted by COVID-19
July 17, 2020
 
Energy and Commerce Announces Additional Details for Hearing with COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturers
July 14, 2020
 
Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Protecting Consumers From Scams and Unsafe Products During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 9, 2020
 
 
Energy and Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Threats to Consumer Protection
July 1, 2020
 
Pallone Floor Remarks on the Moving Forward Act
June 30, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette to Azar: Why is the Administration Sidelining CDC in the Nation’s COVID-19 Response?
June 30, 2020
 
Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant
June 26, 2020
 
Pallone on New GAO Report on Trump Administration’s COVID-19 Response
June 25, 2020
 
Health Committee Chairs Unveil Legislative Package to Make Health Care & Prescription Drugs More Affordable
June 24, 2020
 
E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing on Mental Health Bills
June 23, 2020
 
Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Trump Administration’s COVID-19 Response
June 23, 2020
 
Bipartisan E&C Leaders Respond to GAO Report on NDMS
June 18, 2020
 
Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on COVID-19’s Impact on the Energy Sector
June 16, 2020
 
Pallone Urges Verma to Finally Release Medicare Data on COVID-19 Outcomes Based on Race, Ethnicity and Gender
June 16, 2020
 
E&C Announces Full Committee Hearing with Trump Administration Health Officials on COVID-19 Response
June 15, 2020
 
Democratic Health Leaders Reassert Request to Trump Administration to Help Uninsured and Underinsured
June 15, 2020
 
House Health Committee Chairs Blast Trump Administration’s Attack on ACA’s Nondiscrimination Protections
June 12, 2020
 
Pallone & Doyle Request Public Transparency for FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program
June 12, 2020
 
E&C Announces Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Disinformation Online and a Country in Crisis on June 24
June 11, 2020
 
Committee Leaders Demand Additional Information on EPA’s Non-Enforcement Policy During Coronavirus Pandemic
June 11, 2020
 
Pallone, Neal React to New CMS Guidance Prohibiting Seizure of Nursing Home Residents’ Economic Impact Payments
June 11, 2020
 
E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
June 10, 2020
 
E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
June 2, 2020
 
E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
June 2, 2020
 
Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on How Governors are Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 2, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette Raise Concerns about COVID-19 Impacts on Food Safety and Supply Chain Disruptions
May 27, 2020
 
May 26, 2020
 
Pelosi, Schumer, Pallone and Murray Joint Statement on the Trump Administration’s Disappointing National Testing Strategy Report
May 25, 2020
 
E&C Committee Members Hold Teleconference Forum with Former Strategic National Stockpile Director Burel
May 20, 2020
 
Pallone and DeGette Outline COVID-19 Oversight Agenda
May 19, 2020
 
Pallone, Murray Blast Trump Administration’s Paltry Report on COVID-19 Health Disparities
May 19, 2020
 
Pallone Floor Remarks on The Heroes Act
May 15, 2020
 
Communications and Technology Subcommittee Announces Teleconference Forum with FCC Chairman Pai on May 19
May 14, 2020
 
Energy and Commerce Committee Fights for Utility Relief and Environmental Justice in COVID-19 Response Bill
May 12, 2020
 
May 12, 2020
 
Pallone & DeGette: E&C Will Open Inquiry into Blue Flame Medical LLC
May 12, 2020
 
E&C Committee Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with NIH Director Collins on COVID-19 Response
April 30, 2020
 
April 29, 2020
 
E&C Committee Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference with FDA Commissioner Hahn on COVID-19 Response
April 22, 2020
 
Pallone Blasts Trump Administration’s Decision to Suddenly End Support for Community-Based Testing Sites
April 9, 2020
 
April 3, 2020
 
April 1, 2020
 
March 27, 2020
 
March 27, 2020
 
March 23, 2020
 
March 23, 2020
 
March 19, 2020
 
March 18, 2020
 
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March 10, 2020
 
March 10, 2020
 
 
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