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Chairman Bingaman on House Passage of 2007 Energy Bill Dec. 18, 2007 “As when the Senate passed this bill by a margin of 86-8, this is an important bipartisan…
Ø Tuesday, Dec. 18, the full committee will consider the nomination of Jon Wellinghoff of Nevada to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, for the term…
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will come together with the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland…
“This bill makes significant forward progress in a number of areas, including CAFE and energy efficiency. I hope that now that the Senate has the opportunity to act on the…
This week, Congress will be taking up the energy bill, which includes important tax incentives designed to speed up the use of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and help reduce carbon…
Let me open today’s hearing on the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership by thanking the witnesses for taking the time today out of their busy schedules to testify. …
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the full committee will receive testimony on the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977: Policy Issues 30 Years Later. Witnesses include Brent Wahlquist, Office of…
As reported last week, a Federal court ruling in a lawsuit brought by Kerr-McGee could cost the U.S. Treasury more than $60 billion in lost revenues. Kerr-McGee (now owned by…
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the full committee will receive testimony on the domestic energy industry workforce. Witnesses include Emily DeRocco, assistant secretary, Department of Labor; Patricia Hoffman, deputy director, Department…
This week, by favoring Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Corp. (now Anadarko) in its lawsuit against the Interior Department, a district court in Louisiana dramatically expanded the amount of royalty-free oil…
The House of Representatives today approved changes to the law that governs mining of hardrock minerals. The House cleared, 244-166, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 (HR 2262),…
Crude oil prices are hitting new highs near–daily, and the start of the heating season is just weeks away. With those two truths in mind, many in Congress feel that…
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, joined by Sens. Pete Domenici, Maria Cantwell and Tim Johnson, has introduced legislation to address some of the serious water-related challenges facing this country. S. 2156, The…
On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests will hold a field hearing on the major environmental threats to the Great Basin in the 21st century. Witnesses…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman today delivered a Senate floor speech lauding the 35 years of public service Sen. Pete Domenici has given to the people of New…
"The U.S. will lack the credibility to negotiate any serious international climate agreement unless it can come up with a credible plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions domestically. I hope…
I am pleased that we are having this hearing today regarding mining on Federal lands, a topic of interest to me and of great importance to New Mexico and the…
I’d like to welcome everyone here today and thank the witnesses who are testifying before the committee for this hearing on our legislation, S.1543. This bill focuses on developing a…
For many reporters, this is Climate Week. That’s a good thing: the problem of global warming deserves all the attention it can get. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Democratic and…
Last year, in response to news stories about alleged misconduct in the management of the oil and gas royalty program at the Department of the Interior, Sen. Bingaman and Congressman…
“The likelihood that global warming would result in increased wildfire activity and fire-suppression costs was discussed at a hearing of this Committee more than 27 years ago. Since then, we…
• On Monday, Sept. 24, the full committee will examine the impacts of global climate change on wildfire activity in the United States. Witnesses include Dr. Ann Bartuska, deputy chief…
As you know, the House and Senate have both passed comprehensive energy bills. Chairman Bingaman, with the concurrence of Leader Reid, has asked ENR staff to convene bipartisan and bicameral…
On Thursday, Sept. 20, the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests will hear testimony on S. 1377, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the City of…
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has introduced legislation to phase out older-style light bulbs and replace them with newer ones that burn just as brightly but use much less energy. When…