Full Committee Markup

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a full committee markup on May 21, 2026, considering 16 bills spanning public health, environmental, and automotive safety issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the bipartisan Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (HR 2145), which establishes an EPA pilot grant program to improve recycling access and data collection, aiming to boost domestic recycling infrastructure and markets. The committee also advanced the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (HR 7389), a comprehensive bipartisan package addressing vehicle safety standards, supply chain resilience, and consumer protections, including provisions to ban Chinese vehicles for national security and to mandate AM radio in new vehicles for emergency communications. Several amendments were adopted to strengthen supply chain security, right to repair provisions, and pedestrian safety. Additionally, the committee reauthorized multiple public health programs through bills such as the Early Act, the Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act (HR 1493), the School Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act (HR 8209), and the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act (HR 5160). Votes were taken on all bills and amendments, with strong bipartisan support. The committee emphasized ongoing commitments to address supply chain vulnerabilities, improve recycling infrastructure, enhance vehicle safety, and support critical health research and services. Staff was authorized to make technical and conforming changes to the legislation before final consideration by the full House.