Energy and Commerce Democrats
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Fighting to protect health care, lower costs, defend consumers, and lead the clean energy transition under Ranking Member @repfrankpallone.bsky.social
MAHA = Make America Healthy Again or Make Air Hazardous Again? 🤔
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Trump EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
MAHA = Make America Healthy Again or Make Air Hazardous Again? 🤔
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The key findings:
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why health savings accounts aren’t the fix Republicans hope for
The idea of sending cash directly into health savings accounts appeals to some Republicans after President Donald Trump demanded a solution that bypasses insurers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The key findings:
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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22,000 in San Mateo County will see their health care costs skyrocket because of Republicans' refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower health care costs and protect these crucial tax credits that millions rely on.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower health care costs and protect these crucial tax credits that millions rely on.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
22,000 in San Mateo County will see their health care costs skyrocket because of Republicans' refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower health care costs and protect these crucial tax credits that millions rely on.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower health care costs and protect these crucial tax credits that millions rely on.
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Is putting forever chemicals in our vegetables part of “making America healthy again?”
The EPA has approved two new pesticides with "forever chemicals" that will be used on food.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Is putting forever chemicals in our vegetables part of “making America healthy again?”
NEWS: The Trump Admin is trying to turn the BEAD Program — meant to bring fast, affordable internet service to every American — into a slush fund for satellite companies like SpaceX.
We’re demanding accountability.
We’re demanding accountability.
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
NEWS: The Trump Admin is trying to turn the BEAD Program — meant to bring fast, affordable internet service to every American — into a slush fund for satellite companies like SpaceX.
We’re demanding accountability.
We’re demanding accountability.
The same Republicans who had quite the appetite to kick 15 million Americans off their health care this year don't have an appetite to lower your premiums!
Exclusive: Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned the White House that most House Republicans don’t have an appetite for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Speaker Johnson Flashes Red on Trump’s Healthcare Push
The top House Republican warned of little GOP support for extending the expiring ACA subsidies.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The same Republicans who had quite the appetite to kick 15 million Americans off their health care this year don't have an appetite to lower your premiums!
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Democrats’ fight to save health care is about the millions of people who will see their health care costs double or even triple.
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These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Democrats’ fight to save health care is about the millions of people who will see their health care costs double or even triple.
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The Republican Health Care crisis isn’t just going to raise premiums for folks that rely on Medicare & Medicaid, it’s also skyrocketing costs for 165 million people that receive health insurance through their employer.
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Looming affordability crisis set to hit Americans with health insurance through work
It’s a perilous combination for 165 million people with employer-sponsored health insurance. Premiums are rising, while yearly pay raises shrink.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Republican Health Care crisis isn’t just going to raise premiums for folks that rely on Medicare & Medicaid, it’s also skyrocketing costs for 165 million people that receive health insurance through their employer.
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
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I was heartbroken reading Tatiana Schlossberg’s personal experience battling her cancer diagnosis.
I admire her courage and wisdom, and I’m proud of her for continuing the Kennedy family’s legacy of leadership and of turning adversity into advocacy.
I admire her courage and wisdom, and I’m proud of her for continuing the Kennedy family’s legacy of leadership and of turning adversity into advocacy.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I was heartbroken reading Tatiana Schlossberg’s personal experience battling her cancer diagnosis.
I admire her courage and wisdom, and I’m proud of her for continuing the Kennedy family’s legacy of leadership and of turning adversity into advocacy.
I admire her courage and wisdom, and I’m proud of her for continuing the Kennedy family’s legacy of leadership and of turning adversity into advocacy.
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Trump and Congressional Republicans still haven’t unveiled their "healthcare plan.” Why? Because there isn't one.
Here's a real solution: stop cutting Medicaid and extend ACA tax credits that millions of Americans rely on ASAP.
Here's a real solution: stop cutting Medicaid and extend ACA tax credits that millions of Americans rely on ASAP.
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Trump and Congressional Republicans still haven’t unveiled their "healthcare plan.” Why? Because there isn't one.
Here's a real solution: stop cutting Medicaid and extend ACA tax credits that millions of Americans rely on ASAP.
Here's a real solution: stop cutting Medicaid and extend ACA tax credits that millions of Americans rely on ASAP.
House Democratic health leaders @pallone.house.gov, @neal.house.gov, @bobbyscott.house.gov blast Trump’s latest health care scam, which hikes costs, penalizes people for getting sick, and expands tax shelters for the wealthy.
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
House Democratic health leaders @pallone.house.gov, @neal.house.gov, @bobbyscott.house.gov blast Trump’s latest health care scam, which hikes costs, penalizes people for getting sick, and expands tax shelters for the wealthy.
NEWS: @pallone.house.gov & @sanders.senate.gov are investigating FDA’s new “National Priority Voucher” program to ensure it prioritizes Americans’ health and safety—NOT pad the pockets of Trump allies.
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Pallone and Sanders Investigate FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program |
House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.
democrats-energycommerce.house.gov
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEWS: @pallone.house.gov & @sanders.senate.gov are investigating FDA’s new “National Priority Voucher” program to ensure it prioritizes Americans’ health and safety—NOT pad the pockets of Trump allies.
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Energy prices are going up everywhere and Republicans just made it worse ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Energy prices are going up everywhere and Republicans just made it worse ⬇️
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Americans are already being crushed by the skyrocketing cost of living, and now the House GOP is passing legislation that will drive up monthly power bills even further by sending UNLIMITED amounts of our natural gas abroad.
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Americans are already being crushed by the skyrocketing cost of living, and now the House GOP is passing legislation that will drive up monthly power bills even further by sending UNLIMITED amounts of our natural gas abroad.
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The Republican health care crisis will force Americans to make difficult choices.
Food or health care? Housing or health care?
No one should have to make these kinds of sacrifices.
Food or health care? Housing or health care?
No one should have to make these kinds of sacrifices.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Republican health care crisis will force Americans to make difficult choices.
Food or health care? Housing or health care?
No one should have to make these kinds of sacrifices.
Food or health care? Housing or health care?
No one should have to make these kinds of sacrifices.
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RFK Jr. just changed the CDC website with his fictional anti-vax talking points — promoting the blatantly false claim that vaccines cause autism.
This is dangerous.
Parents, please trust your pediatricians, not RFK Jr., about getting your children vaccinated.
This is dangerous.
Parents, please trust your pediatricians, not RFK Jr., about getting your children vaccinated.
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
RFK Jr. just changed the CDC website with his fictional anti-vax talking points — promoting the blatantly false claim that vaccines cause autism.
This is dangerous.
Parents, please trust your pediatricians, not RFK Jr., about getting your children vaccinated.
This is dangerous.
Parents, please trust your pediatricians, not RFK Jr., about getting your children vaccinated.
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When Republicans were trying to jam through Trump’s big ugly bill they also tried to impose an AI moratorium that would've shut down state & local AI safeguards. I fought back against it, & it never made it in Trump’s big ugly bill.
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Trump backs ban on state AI laws
Expect Republican infighting as regulating AI is a bipartisan priority both outside of Washington and in some pockets of D.C.
www.axios.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
When Republicans were trying to jam through Trump’s big ugly bill they also tried to impose an AI moratorium that would've shut down state & local AI safeguards. I fought back against it, & it never made it in Trump’s big ugly bill.
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
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RFK Jr. is lying to the American people. Vaccines don’t cause autism. Period. His lies are a threat to public health, and he should resign immediately.
I will continue to call out his blatant lies as Americans are losing faith in our government to provide trustworthy, science-based information.
I will continue to call out his blatant lies as Americans are losing faith in our government to provide trustworthy, science-based information.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
RFK Jr. is lying to the American people. Vaccines don’t cause autism. Period. His lies are a threat to public health, and he should resign immediately.
I will continue to call out his blatant lies as Americans are losing faith in our government to provide trustworthy, science-based information.
I will continue to call out his blatant lies as Americans are losing faith in our government to provide trustworthy, science-based information.
NEWS: Democratic Health Committee Leaders @energycommerce.bsky.social @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov introduce updated Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act to build on Medicare Rx price negotiation and extend benefits to Americans with private health insurance.
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEWS: Democratic Health Committee Leaders @energycommerce.bsky.social @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov introduce updated Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act to build on Medicare Rx price negotiation and extend benefits to Americans with private health insurance.
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Health care costs are going through the roof. Millions risk losing their health insurance. Americans are facing tough choices between paying for their prescriptions or feeding their families.
Rome is burning. So, House Republicans return after 7 weeks off to talk about showerheads?
Rome is burning. So, House Republicans return after 7 weeks off to talk about showerheads?
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Health care costs are going through the roof. Millions risk losing their health insurance. Americans are facing tough choices between paying for their prescriptions or feeding their families.
Rome is burning. So, House Republicans return after 7 weeks off to talk about showerheads?
Rome is burning. So, House Republicans return after 7 weeks off to talk about showerheads?
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Republicans have all the wrong priorities as they make tax credits for millionaires permanent while stripping credits that lower families’ energy costs.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to call out this disconnect as Republicans advanced bills that don’t address energy affordability.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to call out this disconnect as Republicans advanced bills that don’t address energy affordability.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Republicans have all the wrong priorities as they make tax credits for millionaires permanent while stripping credits that lower families’ energy costs.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to call out this disconnect as Republicans advanced bills that don’t address energy affordability.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to call out this disconnect as Republicans advanced bills that don’t address energy affordability.
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Americans want lower costs and a home they can afford with a utility bill that doesn't drain their wallet dry.
President Trump's priority is to change the definition of a shower head and fill his bathroom with gold.
This man is not working for you, only himself.
President Trump's priority is to change the definition of a shower head and fill his bathroom with gold.
This man is not working for you, only himself.
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Americans want lower costs and a home they can afford with a utility bill that doesn't drain their wallet dry.
President Trump's priority is to change the definition of a shower head and fill his bathroom with gold.
This man is not working for you, only himself.
President Trump's priority is to change the definition of a shower head and fill his bathroom with gold.
This man is not working for you, only himself.
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You've likely already spent an additional $700 just trying to stay afloat in Trump's America.
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
You've likely already spent an additional $700 just trying to stay afloat in Trump's America.
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America is facing a real energy crunch. Families are paying more, and our grid is under strain. The answer isn’t blocking clean power or gutting efficiency, it’s scaling the cheapest, fastest tools we have. [1/2]
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
America is facing a real energy crunch. Families are paying more, and our grid is under strain. The answer isn’t blocking clean power or gutting efficiency, it’s scaling the cheapest, fastest tools we have. [1/2]
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Republicans have known ALL YEAR these tax credits would expire. What have they done?
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Melanie Zanona on X: "As the ACA tax credits look increasingly likely to lapse, there’s some frustration in the GOP that they didn’t start working on their own healthcare plan sooner. Several Rs told us they’re open to a discharge petition (but that’s tough if Senate won’t act or Trump won’t sign)" / X
As the ACA tax credits look increasingly likely to lapse, there’s some frustration in the GOP that they didn’t start working on their own healthcare plan sooner. Several Rs told us they’re open to a discharge petition (but that’s tough if Senate won’t act or Trump won’t sign)
x.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Republicans have known ALL YEAR these tax credits would expire. What have they done?
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