-
Chairman Waxman Urges New Leadership to Protect Consumers
Feb 4, 2009
-
Rep. Henry Waxman, Rep. Bobby Rush, Sen. John Rockefeller, and Sen. Mark Pryor wrote to President Obama to request an immediate change of leadership at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has suffered critical problems under Acting Chairman Nancy Nord.
More
|
-
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Feb 4, 2009
-
In a statement supporting the Senate-amended version of H.R. 2, Rep. Waxman highlighted the importance of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which would provide health insurance to 11 million low-income children. This bill would not only continue covering those currently enrolled, it would extend coverage to an additional 4.1 million currently uninsured children. Rep. Waxman stated that the cost of the CHIP would be offset by a cigarette tax.
More
|
-
Chairmen Waxman and Stupak Seek Records on Peanut Butter Recall
Jan 15, 2009
-
Chairman Waxman and Chairman Stupak wrote to the Peanut Corporation of America to seek information and records relating to the company's recent recall of peanut butter linked to the recent nationwide outbreak of Salmonella that has reportedly caused 434 illnesses and five deaths.
More
|
-
Chairman Waxman Urges Action on Consumer Product Safety Concerns
Jan 15, 2009
-
Chairmen Henry A. Waxman and Bobby L. Rush, together with Senator John D. Rockefeller, incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Senator Mark L. Pryor, sent a letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission expressing concerns about implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
More
|
-
Conference Report on H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Jan 13, 2009
-
Rep. Waxman made a statement in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act conference report. He stated that the conference report was consistent with the House version of the economic recovery package which invested in broadband, energy and health and would protect the American family.
More
|
-
Chairman Waxman Releases Letter Regarfing Illegal Steroid Use in Professional Wrestling
Jan 2, 2009
-
In a letter to Office of National Drug Control Policy Director John P. Walters, Chairman Waxman summarizes results of the Committee’s investigation into steroid use in professional wrestling and requests that ONDCP examine the widespread steroid abuse and systemic deficiencies in testing policies and practices.
More
|
-
Chairman Waxman Writes Letter Regarding the Deterioration of the Nation's Clean Water Act Enforcement Program
Dec 16, 2008
-
Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James L. Oberstar wrote to President-elect Obama regarding their investigation into the drastic deterioration of the Clean Water Act enforcement program.
More
|
-
Rep. Waxman Supports Funding for Arts in Education Program
Nov 2, 2008
-
Rep. Waxman and his colleagues urge the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies to include $35.7 million for the Arts in Education program at the U.S. Department of Education. Research has demonstrated that there is a link between arts education and students' academic performance and social development.
More
|
-
Chairman Waxman Requests Compensation and Bonus Information for Employees of Major Banks
Oct 28, 2008
-
In letters to nine major banks that will receive $125 billion of taxpayer funds, Chairman Waxman requested information on their compensation and bonus plans in 2008.
More
|
-
Chairman Waxman Requests Explanation of Violation of Executive Order on Proposed Regulation Blocking Access to Healthcare
Oct 27, 2008
-
Chairman Waxman requested an explanation from HHS Secretary Leavitt on why a proposed rule that would threaten access to reproductive and other health services was issued in apparent violation of an executive order requiring interagency coordination and review.
More
|
|
Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California
