Manchin: Innovation At DOE And The National Labs Is Critical To Economic Revitalization, National Security, And Maintaining Competitive Advantages
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the leading role of the Department of Energy in American energy innovation. Senator Joe Manchin […]
Barrasso: Radically Expanding Another Federal Agency to Compete with the Dept. of Energy is Not the Answer
Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the leading role of the Department of Energy in American energy innovation. The hearing featured testimony from […]
Barrasso: The Secretary’s Claim that Our Oil & Gas Leasing Program is “Fundamentally Broken” is Fundamentally Wrong
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement in response to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland saying the Department of the Interior’s oil and gas program is “fundamentally broken.” “Americans want affordable, reliable, and safe energy. The […]
Manchin Announces Over $1.3 Million In Secure Rural Schools Payments In West Virginia
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia counties will receive a total of $1,332,099 through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. “This significant investment in rural counties and school districts across West Virginia is fantastic news for our entire state. […]
Manchin Introduces Carbon Capture Legislation
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His bill would make tax credits that encourage carbon capture projects more available and easier to use. “Carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) is one of the most critical technologies […]
Barrasso: Proposals that Impose a Cost on Carbon will Hurt American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement on proposals that establish a cost on carbon. “Proposals that impose a cost on carbon will hurt American families,” said Barrasso. “This will lead to higher electricity bills and gas […]
Manchin Urges Energy Department To Uphold Critical Energy Sector Cybersecurity Role
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Angus King (I-ME) led a bipartisan letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm voicing his support for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and urging the Department to maintain […]
Manchin: Nuclear Gets The Job Done 24/7
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the latest developments in the nuclear energy sector. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of […]
Barrasso: We Must Ensure American Technologies are Leading the Global Expansion of Nuclear Energy
Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing on nuclear energy. The hearing featured testimony from Jeffrey Lyash, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority; Chris […]
Manchin Statement On Turk Confirmation
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David M. Turk to be the Deputy Secretary of Energy by a vote of 98-2. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after voting to confirm Mr. Turk. “I’m pleased to join my Senate […]