Tag: Frank Pallone

Republicans Aim at EPA’s Possible Approval of California Ban on Gas-Powered Car Sales by 2035

June 22, 2023
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A bill from House Republicans is targeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to issue Clean Air Act waivers for California that could lead to major restrictions or even bans on gas-powered vehicles. Those waivers are a live issue. Last month, the California Air Resources Board asked the Biden administration for one so it can ban…

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House GOPers Ask for ‘Open and Transparent’ Process in Dealing With $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill

August 31, 2021
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Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and 23 House Republican colleagues are waving a yellow flag at Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, asking him to agree to an “open and transparent” process on the Democrats’ unprecedented $3.5 trillion spending plan. “We request that you commit to regular order and a robust, open, and transparent process on…

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House Bill Regulates Toxic Chemical, GOP Opponents Say it Goes too Far

July 22, 2021
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House Democrats were joined Wednesday by 23 Republicans in approving legislation that will regulate a widespread, persistent, and toxic chemical linked with cancer and other serious health problems. Opponents argue the bill represents a de facto ban on a chemical needed to make bullet-proof vests, surgical instruments, semiconductor chips, and a variety of other products….

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House Democrats Unveil $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

February 10, 2021
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House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a portion of what is expected to coalesce into an approximately $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as they work on ramming the bill through Congress without Republican support. The House Energy and Commerce Committee released the parts of the bill that its lawmakers are working on, including additional funding for…

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