U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (IN)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (IN)
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Congressman Pence expresses concerns over potential eRIN program
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget for fiscal year 2025, held in Washington D.C. During the hearing, Congressman Pence expressed his concerns to EPA Administrator Michael Regan about the potential implications of the electric renewable identification numbers (eRINs) program.
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Congressman Greg Pence Voices Concerns Over EV Timeline Implementation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) recently participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the Department of Energy (DOE) budget for fiscal year 2025. During the hearing, Congressman Pence raised concerns about the implementation timeline for electric vehicles (EVs) set by the Biden administration.In the session, Congressman Pence directed his concerns towards DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, highlighting issues of problems and unreliability stemming from the rushed rollout of the EV timeline. He also brought attention to insights...
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Congressman Greg Pence Announces New Communications Director
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) has welcomed Grace Newton as the new Communications Director for his team. Newton, originally from Mississippi, brings a wealth of experience to the role having graduated from Florida Southern College and having started her career in the U.S. Senate. Prior to joining Congressman Pence's team, she served as the Deputy Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS).“I’m excited to have Grace on the team as my Communications Director. Her previous experience will be an asset to the office, and I look forward to...
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Congressman Greg Pence Addresses Medical Workforce Shortages
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) recently spoke at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing focused on the “Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” During the hearing, Congressman Pence highlighted the critical issue of workforce shortages in the medical field.Pence expressed his concerns about the impact of shortages on various healthcare facilities, stating, "Financial instability of our nation’s health care industry is at a breaking point, and for me the focus needs to be on Human Resources." He also emphasized the...
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Congressman Greg Pence Highlights Success of Telehealth Flexibilities
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) highlighted the success of telehealth flexibilities during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing focused on supporting patient access to telehealth services. Pence emphasized the importance of building upon the advancements made during the pandemic to ensure continued access to quality care, particularly for rural communities.Pence expressed his support for the Telehealth Modernization Act, stating, "My colleague Congressman Buddy Carter’s legislation, which I am proud to cosponsor, the Telehealth...
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Congressman Greg Pence Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) has announced the details of the upcoming 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, provides a platform for high school students to showcase their artistic talents on a national stage.According to Congressman Pence, "Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute." He highlighted that the Artistic Discovery Contest, now in its 43rd year, aims to "recognize and encourage the artistic talent throughout the nation, as...
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Congressman Greg Pence Votes to Protect Americans with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses from Discrimination
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN-06) has shown his support for protecting Americans with disabilities and chronic illnesses from discrimination by voting in favor of H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. The legislation specifically aims to ban Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) and similar measures from being used in federal health care programs, ensuring that these programs do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses.The use of QALYs and similar measures in federal health payers has been a concern...
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Congressman Greg Pence Co-Leads Bill To Help Combat Illicit Fentanyl
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) has co-led the HIDTA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at combatting the illicit fentanyl crisis. Alongside Congressman John Duarte (R-CA), Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Congressman Pence is advocating for the reauthorization of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, as well as the provision of additional resources for state and local law enforcement and prosecutors.In a statement, Congressman Pence emphasized the urgent need for action,...
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Congressman Pence Opposes EPA's "Clean Power Plan 2.0"
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence of Indiana, along with Congressman Larry Bucshon and other members of the Republican Indiana delegation, have sent a letter to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing their concerns about the proposed power plant rule known as the "Clean Power Plan 2.0." In the letter, Congressman Pence emphasized the importance of a reliable and affordable electric grid for the people of Indiana. He stated, "The electric grid is critical to life in Indiana. It keeps the lights on, provides us with communication...
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Congressman Greg Pence Votes in Favor of Blocking the Biden Administration from Handing Over Taxpayer Dollars to China
Washington, D.C. - In a recent vote, Congressman Greg Pence of Indiana has expressed his opposition to the Biden administration's plan to waive Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. Pence voted in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 38, which aims to overturn this decision and prevent the allocation of taxpayer dollars to foreign-made EV chargers, including those manufactured in China."In 2021, President Biden and congressional Democrats allocated $7.5 billion of American taxpayer dollars for the construction of electric vehicle chargers," said Congressman...
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Congressman Pence Announces Decision Not to Run for Reelection
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence of Indiana's 6th District has made the decision not to file for reelection. In a statement released today, Congressman Pence expressed his gratitude to his constituents and outlined his reasons for stepping down from his position."In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was Ready to Serve Again. As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose," said Congressman Pence. "After three terms, I've made the decision to not file for reelection. For the remainder of my term this year, our team will continue to focus on...