Fred announces a new initiative that aims to accelerate the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs in the United States. Fred’s committee will take a comprehensive look at the full arc of this process – from discovery to development to delivery – to determine what steps we can take to ensure we are taking full advantage of the advances this country has made in science and technology and use these resources to keep America as the innovation capital of the world.
"I believe this is our moment. I believe we can work together to improve people’s lives. And I believe energy is a place where we can do it. We can and we will enact these policies to build the Architecture of Abundance." - Chairman Fred Upton
As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Fred remains focused on: promoting job creation and economic growth in Southwest Michigan; making sure government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers; and keeping Michigan families and communities safe. Learn more about Fred’s work as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which is responsible for issues concerning the nation's telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, signed on to legislation sponsored by Rep. Candice Miller, R-Harrison Township, and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, which would control the spread of Asian Carp. The Defending Our Great Lakes Act would give federal agencies authority to take immediate actions to stop the spread of invas...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, joined by the majority of his House colleagues voted to advance a bill that would expand and strengthen tax-free 529 college savings plans. The legislation, H.R. 529, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans, would expand, strengthen, and modernize 529 college sa...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, tonight joined the majority of his House colleagues in passing H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation, which advanced through Upton’s committee earlier this month, would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
