Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Member Day Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today's Member Day hearing.

Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery:

"Good morning and welcome to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

"Our hearing today is the Committee's Member Day hearing. It is an opportunity to hear from our friends and colleagues across the House of Representatives who have legislative priorities that fall within our Committee's broad jurisdiction.

"The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest authorizing Committee in Congress. Last Monday marked the 230th year of the Committee and another opportunity to reflect on and celebrate its rich legislative history. In just the last year alone, we have had 53 bills pass out of the House, and ten bills signed into law by the President.

"Much of our Committee's work is done in a bipartisan manner. In fact, we held an important subcommittee markup yesterday discussing bills to keep our children safe online. I want to thank Ranking Member Pallone and his Members for working with us on that important legislation. But also-despite some of our policy disagreements-Ranking Member Pallone and I have found several ways to work together on Committee priorities to deliver solutions for the American people. This bipartisanship is another deep tradition of the Committee.

"I want to thank my colleagues before us today for coming before the Committee to share your hard work, your perspectives, and your legislative ideas. We know the matters you are presenting to the Committee are not only important to you, but also to the hundreds of thousands of constituents whom you serve.

"The Committee looks forward to listening and learning from you today as we all work together on behalf of the American people."

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