Rep. Schrier Named to Health, Energy, and Oversight Subcommittees

“I came to Congress to lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand access to health care for all children and families, and to improve vaccine confidence and coverage,” said Rep. Schrier, “I am honored to be on the Subcommittee on Health and I look forward to putting my two decades of health care experience to work addressing this unprecedented public health crisis and advancing legislation to improve the health and wellbeing of my constituents.”

The Health Subcommittee holds hearings and passes legislation related to public health, mental health, Medicare and Medicaid, biomedical research, and health insurance. Additionally, it oversees the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Schrier continued, “Given Washington State’s commitment to a carbon neutral future, and with an estimated 70% of Washington’s power coming from hydroelectric sources, I am excited to have the opportunity to invest in clean energy solutions that create jobs and reduce costs.”

The Subcommittee on Energy has jurisdiction over fossil fuels and renewable energies, including hydropower, as well as oversight over the Department of Energy.

Finally, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight is responsible for conducting investigations and providing oversight of all agencies under the Committee’s jurisdiction.

“The Federal government should work for the people it serves. We can always do better to ensure that our government is an effective partner in growth and opportunity. As a member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, I will work to continue ensuring the federal COVID-19 response, including vaccine distribution, is fair and equitable, and ensure we are responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars” said Rep. Schrier.