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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, with jurisdiction over energy policy, telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health, and interstate commerce. Currently chaired by Representative Brett Guthrie, the committee oversees significant portions of the U.S. economy and regulatory framework.