Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Department of Energy FY2027 Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget.

"Under President Trump and Secretary Wright, the Department of Energy has worked hard to meet our nation's energy needs, strengthen the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, protect against cyber attacks, secure our electric grid, and maintain the nation's nuclear weapons deterrent," said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. "As we look ahead to 2027, it is essential we continue to fortify American energy dominance while lowering prices for hardworking families. This hearing will offer a chance for our Committee to discuss what steps we can take to produce and generate baseload power that is both reliable and affordable, while ensuring the Department of Energy continues to carry out its mission on behalf of the American people."

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss the Department of Energy FY2027 Budget.

DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Seth Ricketts with the Committee staff at [email protected]. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at [email protected].