International Energy Agency Executive Director: The American Energy Innovation Act is “Excellent”
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, Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), tesitfiied before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the prospects for global energy markets, with […]
International Energy Agency: United States is Well-Positioned to Lead the World on Energy
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing where International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol testified on the latest developments and longer-term prospects for global energy markets, with a special focus on the United States. “Dr. Birol is internationally renowned and respected as a true expert on energy markets, trends, and […]
Murkowski Kicks Off Floor Process on Bipartisan Energy Innovation Bill
The U.S. Senate today voted, 90-4, to officially begin debate on the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA). Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and the sponsor of the bill, spoke shortly after the vote today. Click photo for video of Murkowski’s floor statement Below are excerpts […]
Manchin Questions Brouillette On Title VXII Funding
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, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette testified before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the Administration’s budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy for Fiscal Year 2021. […]
Murkowski: DOE Request Hits on Minerals, Misses on Innovation
Committee Also Reports FERC Nominee to Full Senate U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired an oversight hearing to examine the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Secretary Dan Brouillette testified in support of the President’s budget request, which focuses on a number of key cross-cutting challenges – including […]
Murkowski: American Energy Innovation Act Will Benefit Alaskans
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, last week released the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA), her broad, bipartisan bill to modernize America’s energy laws. Murkowski intends to file the full text of AEIA as a substitute amendment to S. 2657, which is being debated on the Senate floor this week. The bipartisan energy innovation package has […]
Manchin Votes To Confirm FERC Nominee Again
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider the pending nomination of Mr. James P. Danly, nominated to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He passed out of committee by a recorded vote of 12-8. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of […]
Senate To Take Up Murkowski’s Bipartisan Energy Innovation Bill
Includes More Than 50 Bills Reflecting the Priorities of More Than 60 Members U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), spoke today after the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2657, the vehicle for the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA). […]
Manchin, Murkowski Introduce American Energy Innovation Act
Process-Driven, Consensus-Based Legislation on Senate Floor Next Week Washington, D.C. – After a full year of hearings, business meetings, and bipartisan negotiations, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the text of their energy innovation package. The American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) will modernize domestic energy laws to ensure the United States […]
Murkowski, Manchin Introduce American Energy Innovation Act
After a full year of hearings, business meetings, and bipartisan negotiations, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., today released the text of their energy innovation package. The American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) will modernize domestic energy laws to ensure the United States remains a global energy leader while also strengthening national security, […]