Press Releases

Ranking Members Waxman and Butterfield Seek More Answers on Privacy Concerns with Apple Products

Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member G. K. Butterfield sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook requesting a briefing to address questions they previously raised in a letter last month and new concerns that have since been raised about the company’s efforts to protect the privacy of consumers of its products.

Carbon emission policy could slash debt, improve environment

By Henry A. Waxman, Sherwood Boehlert, Edward J. Markey and Wayne Gilchrest Washington Post, Februrary 23, 2012 At the end of this year, the United States will confront a trifecta of difficult fiscal challenges: The Bush tax cuts will be set to expire; the defense budget and spending on civilian programs will face a $110 billion sequester; and a new extension of the federal debt limit will be looming.

Rep. Waxman and California Democratic Members Respond to Multi-State Housing Settlement

Rep. Waxman Introduces Legislation to Create Nationwide, Interoperable Public Safety Broadband Network and Spur Wireless Innovation

Rep. Waxman, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and other Democratic members of the Energy and Commerce Committee announced plans to introduce legislation that would create a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network. The “Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011” would also provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with incentive auction authority to efficiently and responsibly repurpose broadcast spectrum for commercial broadband purposes and unlicensed innovation.

Rep. Waxman Signs Letter Regarding Upcoming UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Rep. Waxman leads bipartisan effort to reinstate critical escape route for Iranian refugees.

Today, Representative Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) led a bi-partisan letter signed by 108 Members of Congress urging House Speaker Boehner, Democratic Leader Pelosi, Republican Leader Cantor and Democratic Whip Hoyer to reauthorize the “Lautenberg Amendment” for Fiscal Year 2012. The amendment is a lifeline for historically persecuted minorities escaping to seek refuge in the United States. It expired on June 1, 2011, ending the safe and orderly processing for these vulnerable refugees.

Rep. Waxman leads bipartisan effort to reinstate critical escape route for Iranian refugees.

CRS REPORT: Natural Gas Passenger Vehicles: Availability, Cost, and Performance

Bipartisan Effort Seeks to Preserve Lifeline for Iranian Refugees

Representatives Howard L. Berman (D-CA), Trent Franks (R-AZ), Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) and Robert J. Dold (R-IL) led a bi-partisan letter signed by 64 Members of Congress urging the House Judiciary Committee to swiftly reauthorize the “Lautenberg Amendment,” which is a lifeline for historically persecuted minorities escaping to seek refuge in the United States. Without congressional action, the provision is set to expire on June 1, 2011.

Apply for a Summer 2011 Congressional Pageship

Rep. Waxman is pleased to be accepting applications for the Summer 2011 session of the U.S. House of Representatives Page Program.