Manchin Introduces Bill To Extend AML Fees For 15 Years
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act of 2019 to extend the Abandoned Mine Land Fund (AML) fee that is set to expire in fiscal year 2021. Since its creation […]
ICYMI: Senate Confirms Bernhardt As Secretary Of The Interior
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s floor speech, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 56-41. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, voted to confirm Mr. Bernhardt and spoke on […]
Senate Energy Committee Holds Second Hearing To Examine Climate Change
ENR hearing examined opportunities for energy innovation and potential solutions to address climate change 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. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned […]
Manchin, Murkowski, Capito, Cramer, Daines Bill Authorizes Full Suite Of Carbon Capture, Utilization, Storage, And Removal Technology Programs
The Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act would authorize four critical research and development programs at the Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology (EFFECT) Act. The legislation would […]
Senate Confirms David Bernhardt with Bipartisan Support
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after voting to confirm David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Interior. The Senate confirmed Bernhardt through a bipartisan vote of 56–41. “I congratulate Mr. Bernhardt on his confirmation to be Secretary of the Interior. He has what it takes to lead this Department – […]
Murkowski Welcomes Executive Orders on Energy Infrastructure
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after President Trump signed two executive orders prioritizing energy infrastructure and streamlining the permitting process for domestic and cross-border projects. “I appreciate the president’s strong commitment to the improvement and modernization of our nation’s energy infrastructure. We need fewer delays, greater predictability in our permitting […]
Murkowski: Shared Stewardship, Active Forest Management Essential for Rural Prosperity
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired an oversight hearing to examine the president’s nearly $5.7 billion budget request for the U.S. Forest Service for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen testified on behalf of the Forest Service. Murkowski welcomed Christiansen back to the committee for the first time since being appointed […]
Manchin, Gardner, Cantwell And Burr Lead Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Fund LWCF
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act makes $900 million available each year Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Cory Gardner (R-CO) led a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act, legislation to permanently […]
Manchin Bill Requires DOE To Examine National Security Benefits Of Appalachian Storage Hub
The Appalachian Energy for National Security Act requires DOE to examine the national security benefits of the proposed Appalachian Storage Hub Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Appalachian Energy for National Security Act. The legislation would require the Department of Energy (DOE) […]
Manchin And Bipartisan Group Of Senators Urge Full Funding For DOE Loan Guarantee Program
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Angus King (I-ME) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) urged Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL), Vice Chairman Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development […]