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Walden Touts E&C Republicans’ Achievements in the 116th Congress

01.01.2021

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released a document detailing E&C Republicans’ legislative achievements in the 116th Congress. Walden released the following statement.

“Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans continued their work on behalf of the American people throughout the 116th Congress. Despite not controlling the House agenda, and the fact much of 2020 was focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we had dozens of bills signed into law. These measures will help expand broadband access by investing in broadband infrastructure, make crucial midband spectrum...

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E&C Republican Leaders’ Statement on FDA Announcement to Lower Costs and Expand Treatment Options for Diabetic Patients

12.29.2020

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116th Congress Greg Walden (R-OR), incoming Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of a generic glucagon for injection. Glucagon is used to treat low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, which often occurs in patients with diabetes.

“This announcement is a major step...

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Walden Names Picks for Commission on State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics

12.29.2020

Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) announced his four appointments for the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics.

Under the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, Walden and other committee leaders are responsible for appointing four members each to a Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics. Under the law, the commission is required to submit a report to Congress on the results of its study of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), including...

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Walden, Rodgers Applaud E&C Provisions in End Of Year Package

12.21.2020

Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and incoming Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a statement on the end-of-year omnibus and COVID-19 relief package.

“While we hoped some of these compromises could have happened earlier this Congress, we thank House Democrats for coming to the table and working with us to find policy solutions that will improve the lives of the American people during COVID-19 and help our nation restore, rebuild, and renew the American...

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Walden and Pallone Praise House Passage of the No Surprises Act

12.21.2020

Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following joint statement today after the No Surprises Act passed on the House Floor as part of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

“This is a historic day for patients and their families who will soon be protected from surprise medical bills, correcting a clear market failure that has burdened millions of patients with crushing medical debts through no fault of their own.

“From the outset, our top priority has...

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Walden, Rodgers Statement on Recent Public and Private Sector Hack

12.21.2020

Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and incoming Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the recent public and private sector hack affecting the U.S. government, critical infrastructure entities, and private sector organizations.

“The foreign-state attack on U.S. public and private computer networks is unprecedented in scope and consequence. It is clear America and our allies must jointly hold accountable these cyber criminals. Moreover, the U.S. Government and those affected in the...

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E&C Republican Leaders: Second EUA is a Testament to American Ingenuity

12.18.2020

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116th Congress Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its second emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine, this time authorizing Moderna’s vaccine for distribution.

“In just one week, we’ve gone from zero authorized vaccines to two that have both exceeded the...

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ICYMI: E&C GOP Leader Walden Talks Tech, Telecom with POLITICO

12.17.2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), who is retiring from Congress after 22 years representing Oregon’s 2nd District, spoke with Cristiano Lima and John Hendel at POLITICO about his accomplishments and thoughts on current technology policy debates, from data privacy to Section 230 and more.

You can read the full conversation HERE and read a few highlights below.
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POLITICO Pro Q&A: Retiring Rep. Greg Walden
By Cristiano Lima and John Hendel
December 16, 2020
What do you see as your biggest accomplishment in the...

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