ICYMI: White House Heeds Murkowski’s Calls for Increased Energy Security in National Security Strategy
Today, the White House released its National Security Strategy which details President Obama’s national security priorities in the final two years of his presidency. Of the nearly 30 page document, I would like to highlight a specific portion that calls for increased American energy security (on page 16). Page 16 “The United States is now […]
Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Package
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015. The legislation would increase access to public lands in Alaska and across the West for fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting, while advancing efforts to conserve our lands and waters. “Being from Alaska, I’m lucky. […]
ICYMI: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) – Eight Things to Know
ICYMI: Just wanted to send this over from the Senate Joint Economic Committee. It’s a great primer on the importance of developing energy in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). This information is especially timely in response to President Obama’s announcement last month that he is unilaterally blocking Alaskans and the nation as a whole […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Additions to Energy Committee Staff
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced three additions to the Republican staff of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The new hires include Severin Randall, Brianne Miller, and Michael Tadeo. “Severin, Brianne, and Michael are valuable additions to the committee staff,” Murkowski said. “I am excited to have them on board as we […]
Murkowski: Findings in Inspector General’s FERC Report Troubling
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today released the following statement on the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General’s (IG) report on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) actions to release sensitive information concerning the security of the U.S. electric grid. “The findings in the inspector general’s report […]
Sen. Murkowski Leads Senate Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today voted to approve legislation authorizing the cross-border permit for constriction of the Keystone XL pipeline. This legislation passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 62-36. Click here to view video of Sen. Murkowski speaking on final passage of S. […]
Sen. Murkowski Confirms DOE Will Not Hinder Progress of LNG Exports in Alaska
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today received confirmation from Christopher Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the Department of Energy (DOE), that liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects in Alaska are eligible for conditional authorizations. Click here to view the video “The facility on Kenai Peninsula has been exporting LNG since 1969,” Murkowski said. […]
Chairman Murkowski: Opening Statement on LNG Export Permitting Hearing
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following opening statement at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act (S. 33): Click here to view the video “I want to recognize that Sen. Heinrich, as well as Sen. Barrasso, who are the lead bipartisan sponsors […]
Sen. Murkowski: Alaska Will Not be Treated as a Territory
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today continued to push back against the “shortsighted, infuriating, and ongoing” actions being taken by the Obama administration to shut down development of Alaska’s vast oil and natural gas resources. Click here to play video “When you look at it all together – between the recommended wilderness designations for […]
Murkowski Looks to Super Bowl XLIX for Comparisons on Keystone XL Pipeline Delays
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today addressed the Senate to reiterate her support of the Keystone XL pipeline and put into perspective the more than 2,300 days the project has awaited a presidential decision on its cross-border permit application. Click Here to View the Video “Today marks the […]