House Committee On Energy and Commerce
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1795 |
| Key Issues |
Telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, energy policy, interstate and foreign commerce |
| Jurisdiction |
Manufacturing; travel and tourism; internet regulation; consumer protection; personal information privacy; climate change; air and water pollution and quality; disposal of waste; health insurance company practices; Medicare and Medicaid; prescription drugs; bioterrorism |
| Areas of Oversight |
Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, Commerce, Transportation; Environmental Protection Agency; Food and Drug Administration; Federal Communications Commission |
Committee Leadership
Chair Greg Walden (R - OR)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Frank Pallone (D - NJ)
Ranking Member