House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the House Committee on Energy and Commerce do?

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has one of the broadest jurisdictions of any congressional committee, covering: Interstate and foreign commerce generally; National energy policy generally; Exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources; Conservation of energy resources; Energy information generally; Generation and marketing of power; Reliability and interstate transmission of electricity; Public health and quarantine; Hospital construction; Biomedical research and development; Health information technology, privacy, and cybersecurity; Consumer affairs and consumer protection; Interstate and foreign communications; Travel and tourism; Motor vehicle safety.

Who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce?

The committee chair information is currently unavailable.

How many members are on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce?