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Address by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate Center for Strategic and International Studies Nov. 17, 2008 “We have…
In this op-ed, Chairman Jeff Bingaman summarizes his legislative priorities in energy for the new Congress, while also making clear that he sees a bipartisan approach as essential to accomplishing…
Chairman Bingaman applauds the House of Representatives for passing the economic stabilization bill that includes a paid-for package of energy tax incentives as well as critical funding for forest communities/schools…
Chairman Bingaman is pleased that President Bush tonight signed into law a bill that will fund the Federal government into March and allow for environmentally and fiscally responsible drilling off…
Bingaman Floor Statement (as prepared) Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee in the 111th Congress “Mr. President, I would like to take a few minutes to discuss our…
“I have long maintained that targeted tax incentives are an essential element of a bold new energy policy for our country. These incentives’ will play a critical role in promoting…
“Thank you all for joining us today to talk about to very important subjects: the diesel fuel market, and the aftermath of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav in the U.S. Gulf…
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the full committee will examine the high cost of diesel fuel. Witnesses include Dave McCurdy, president, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; Dr. Howard Gruenspecht, acting administrator, Energy…
After months of partisan gridlock on the issue, it appears that Congress is (finally) poised to pass a tax package that includes incentives for clean renewable energy and energy efficiency. …
“Thank you all for coming here to testify today to give us your thoughts on the current state of electric vehicles and their prospects for widespread use in the United…
“Good Morning and welcome to the Senate’s Bipartisan Energy Summit. I want to thank Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell for asking the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to…
In a business meeting, the Senate Energy Committee today unanimously voice voted its approval of 53 legislative measures and, on an 18-5 vote, agreed to report an original bill regarding…
Investigators today released a report detailing a number of questionable activities, including unethical and potentially criminal conduct, by Federal employees responsible for collecting royalties from companies that produce oil and…
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the full committee will hold a business meeting (markup) to consider pending legislation. (Dirksen 366 at 12:00 noon) On Friday, Sept. 12, the Committee will host…
On Friday, Sept. 12, the Senate Energy Committee will host an all-day summit to facilitate the development of comprehensive legislation to address America’s many energy challenges. The Senate-wide meeting, from…
Senate Energy Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman has agreed to help lead an energy summit next month when the Senate returns to session. The Senate has been blocked from considering…
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today directed the Minerals Management Service to begin planning a new 5-year offshore oil and gas program that could result in the acceleration of…
A provision to improve and promote energy efficient mortgages is included in the Housing aid legislation that the Senate passed on Saturday. The bipartisan proposal was put forward by Sens….
As part of the debate on the energy speculation bill (S. 3268), Senate Democrats today offered a proposal to “find more and use less” energy – and do it in…
“Good Morning. Average gasoline prices have been above $4.00 since the beginning of June. As of July 21, gasoline prices averaged $4.06, I think their higher than that today. …
“Mr. President, the Senate is scheduled to vote this morning on the motion to proceed to legislation introduced last week by the Majority Leader (the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act…
On Monday, July 21, the Subcommittee on National Parks will receive testimony at a FIELD hearing regarding the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory of all species within the Great Smoky Mountains…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today pressed Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to take immediate action to encourage development on millions of acres that have been leased for oil and…
Building on the success of previous energy-themed workshops — on climate, on natural gas, on coal, on biofuels, etc. – the Senate Energy Committee will convene another such workshop, on…
“This is a hearing on two proposals to support financing for deployment of new clean energy technologies. We’ve had a number of hearings in the Committee on the energy challenges…