NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has received her subcommittee assignments for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress. Rep. Fedorchak will serve on three key subcommittees: Subcommittee on Energy, Subcommittee on Environment, and Subcommittee on Communications & Technology.   “I’m thrilled to serve on the Energy, Environment, and Communications & Technology subcommittees this Congress,” Fedorchak said. “Given my background as a Public Service Commissioner and North Dakota’s incredible lands and abundant natural resources, serving on these subcommittees will allow me to make the biggest difference for our state.”  In December, Fedorchak's colleagues selected her to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the first freshman Congresswoman in 14 years. Energy and Commerce was established in 1795, making it the oldest legislative Committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over health care, energy, environment, technology, data privacy and security, broadband, and more.  Brett Guthrie (R-KY), the chair of the committee, expressed his readiness to launch into action with the new members selected. “Today, I am proud to announce the House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress,” Guthrie said. “Energy and Commerce Republicans are ready to hit the ground running, delivering for President Trump’s America First agenda to restore the American Dream.”  Fedorchak worked for 12 years as a North Dakota energy regulator, where she regulated five multi-state monopoly utilities, permitted more than $15 billion of energy infrastructure, and advocated for market rules and policies to make energy more reliable and affordable. Hoeven, Fedorchak speak out against BLM’s Resource Management Plan She is joining three subcommittees part of Energy and Commerce: The Subcommittee on Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to national energy policy, energy infrastructure and security, energy-related agencies, and all laws, programs, and government activities affecting energy matters. Agencies and Commissions under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction include: The US Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  The Subcommittee on Environment has jurisdiction over matters relating to soil, air, noise, and water contamination, as well as emergency environmental response.  The Subcommittee on Communications & Technology has jurisdiction over matters relating to interstate and foreign electronic communications, technology, emergency and public safety communications, cybersecurity, privacy, and data security. Agencies and Commissions under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction include: The Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Office of Emergency Communications in the Department of Homeland Security, and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.  Fedorchak thanked Guthrie for the opportunity, and discussed her plans as part of these subcommittees. “Thank you to Chairman Guthrie for this opportunity. This committee means business and will be delivering solutions in short order to strengthen American energy production and jobs, develop and preserve our resources, and expand broadband infrastructure across rural communities,” Fedorchak said. Click here to read more about the subcommittees of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.   Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW