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By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s release of guidance on the use of electric vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Manchin Welcomes IRA Mandated Lease Sale 259
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale 259 that offered approximately 13,600 blocks on 73.3 million acres on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Manchin, Capito and Mooney Join Bipartisan Bid to Renew C&O Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) joined a group of regional lawmakers to introduce legislation that ensures the continued involvement of the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historical Park Federal Advisory Commission in decisions that affect the administration and development of the park.
Republicans to Visit Fresno to Discuss Water Storage Challenges, Impact on Local Communities **Media Advisory**
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and John Duarte (R-Calif.) are hosting members for a field hearing and site visits to examine California’s continued water storage issues and their impact on local communities.
Republicans Announce Oversight Hearing to Hold Secretary Haaland Accountable
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources announced an oversight hearing during which U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland will testify before the committee for the first time since June 2021
House Republicans Fulfill Promises, Deliver Lower Energy Costs for Every American
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
Committee Discusses Challenges, Opportunities for Improving Tribal Health Care
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the challenges and opportunities for improving health care delivery in tribal communities.
Committee Republicans Champion Outdoor Recreation Legislation to Explore America's Public Lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills promoting recreational activities and public land access for every American.
Republicans Investigate Increased Water Storage Needs
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on long-term drought and water storage issues in the West, and potential solutions to the ongoing issues.
Westerman Touts H.R. 1 During House Floor Debate
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.
Top Republicans Slam Biden Administration for Obstructing American Energy Production, Pushing Radical Climate Agenda
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) led a letter raising concerns over the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to obstruct American energy production and implement its climate agenda.
Chairman Westerman Testifies in Support of the Lower Energy Costs Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
Barrasso: Biden has prioritized greening the grid over the reliability of energy
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing to examine cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States' energy infrastructure.
Barrasso Leads on Legislation to Boost Department of Energy Cybersecurity Office
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Mike Crapo (R-ID), introduced legislation regarding the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER).
Barrasso, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Grow the Mining Workforce
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and ENR Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Mining Schools Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation will increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs to prepare students to meet America’s future energy needs.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Assigns Members to Subcommittees for 118th Congress
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider a committee resolution appointing members to the four subcommittees for the 118th Congress. Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) are ex oficio members of all the subcommittees.
Manchin, Committee Convene to Examine Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities to the United States’ Energy Infrastructure
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the steps needed to address the cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States’ energy infrastructure. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed how the nation’s aging grid, evolving energy system, and new energy sources coming online have created vulnerabilities in the United States’ energy infrastructure cybersecurity.
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Domestic Mining Workforce
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the ENR Committee, introduced the Mining Schools Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation will increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs, like those at West Virginia University, to prepare students to meet America’s future energy needs.
Manchin, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in America’s Energy Sector
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), introduced the Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act of 2023 to improve public-private information sharing regarding cybersecurity across America’s energy sector.
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Senate ENR Committee, introduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA). Originally introduced in the 117th Congress as the Outdoor Recreation Act, the bipartisan legislation would increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the nation while improving infrastructure and driving economic growth in rural communities.