Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California

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  • Chairman Waxman and Energy and Commerce Democrats Introduce Drinking Water System Security Act
    Jul 20, 2009  - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman, Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward J. Markey, along with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jan Schakowsky, Lois Capps, and John Sarbanes, introduced the Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009 with the support of the largest drinking water utilities and environmental and labor groups in the nation. This bill would require EPA to establish risk-based performance standards for community water systems serving more than 3,300 people and certain other public water systems with security risks. More
  • Democratic Leaders Introduce America's Affordable Health Choice Act
    Jul 14, 2009  - On July 14, 2009, House Democratic leaders introduced the America's Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009. The three panels with jurisdiction over health policy in the House have been working together as one committee to develop a single bill that fulfills President Obama's goals of reducing health care costs, protecting and increasing consumers' choices, and guaranteeing access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. More
  • Rep. Waxman Expresses Gratitude for the Service of M. Pope Barrow, Jr.
    Jul 13, 2009  - Upon the retirement of Pope Barrow Jr., a staff member in the Office of Legislative Counsel, Rep. Waxman honored Mr. Barrow’s contributions during his career, particularly on energy and environmental initiatives. More
  • Rep. Waxman's Statement on American Clean Energy and Security Act
    Jul 13, 2009  - Rep. Waxman made a statement in support of an amendment to the American Clean Energy and Security Act which would require the EPA to study the link between Carbon control strategies and the reduction of criteria pollutants. In this speech, Rep. Waxman also addresses the purpose of intellectual property protection provisions in the bill, in addition to clarifying concerns that arose from the misreading of certain provisions. More
  • Chairman Waxman Outlines Benefits to Homeowners in the American Clean Energy and Security Act
    Jul 8, 2009  - In a letter to his colleagues, Chairman Waxman outlined the numerous benefits that H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), will provide for homeowners and building owners. More
  • Chairman Waxman Requests Information from Bottled Water Companies
    Jul 8, 2009  - Following a hearing of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) and Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak (D-MI) sent letters to 13 bottled water companies requesting documents and information relating to the Subcommittee's investigation into the regulation of bottled water. More
  • Chairmen Waxman and Boucher Introduce Radio Spectrum Inventory Act
    Jul 8, 2009  - Chairmen Waxman and Boucher were joined by Ranking Members Barton and Stearns in introducing H.R. 3125, the Radio Spectrum Inventory Act. This legislation would require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a detailed inventory of radio spectrum bands, as well as a centralized portal or website to make the inventory available to the public. More
  • House Passes Historic Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill
    Jun 26, 2009  - On June 26, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the landmark American Clean Energy and Security Act, sponsored by Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Edward J. Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. More
  • Rep. Waxman Writes Letter to Speaker and Minority Leader about Health Designation for Santa Susana Field Laboratory Employees
    Jun 26, 2009  - More
  • Rep. Waxman Thanks Staff Involved in Passage of Energy Bill
    Jun 26, 2009  - After the passage of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Rep. Waxman made a statement thanking the staff that worked on the bill. More

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