The House Energy and Commerce Committee, founded on December 14, 1795, is chaired by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R‑KY) with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D‑NJ) serving as the Ranking Member. The committee has 52 members and oversees a wide range of policy areas including energy, public health, telecommunications, consumer protection, environmental quality, and interstate commerce. It is one of the oldest and most influential committees in Congress, shaping legislation that affects major sectors of the U.S. economy.