Rep. Obernolte appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee
Today U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte was appointed to serve on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. The Committee on Energy and Commerce, known in the halls of Congress as E&C, is among the longest-standing and most prestigious in the House, having responsibility for matters including energy policy, environmental stewardship, public health and research, interstate and foreign commerce, consumer protection, and telecommunications.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and to have the opportunity to shape policy on some of the most important issues facing America,” said Rep. Obernolte. “I believe it is critical that we unleash the power of American energy production to stabilize energy prices for American families, ensure our energy independence from other countries, and capitalize on our best-in-class clean energy technologies. We must also address the major challenges presented by the growth of big tech and social media to ensure that Americans can enjoy digital privacy, freedom of speech, and safety for our children.”
“I am excited and proud to welcome Rep. Obernolte to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. We will be at the forefront of House Republicans’ efforts to restore public trust in representative government. Americans have elected us to hold the line against Biden’s agenda. They want a different path, one that promotes free markets, innovation, free speech, and individual freedom. We stand ready to plow the hard ground necessary to legislate, hold the Biden administration accountable, and restore American leadership,” said Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is at the forefront of issues and policies powering America’s economy, including our global competitive edge in energy, technology, and health care. Over the course of the 117th Congress, Rep. Obernolte played a strong role in helping to shape policies of relevance to the committee, including by serving on the Republican Big Tech Task Force and as a founding member of the Conservative Climate Caucus, which has worked to reshape climate policy and provide conservative climate solutions as an alternative to the controversial Green New Deal.