Lee Applauds Bipartisan Confirmation of Burgum to Lead Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued the following statement after the Senate’s bipartisan vote to confirm North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of the Interior (DOI). “Governor Burgum’s confirmation today is a win for […]
Heinrich Highlights New Mexico’s Leadership in American Energy, Stresses Need for Department of Energy to Deliver Historic Investments Transforming the U.S. Economy in Opening Remarks to Consider Wright for Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON – During his opening remarks to consider Chris Wright for the U.S. Secretary of Energy, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, stressed the need for the U.S. Secretary of Energy to recognize New Mexico’s critical contributions to American energy, highlighting the significance of Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories […]
Heinrich Receives Commitments from DOE Nominee on Visiting New Mexico’s National Labs, Divesting from Business Interests, Supporting Transmission Projects to Strengthen Middle Class, Support High-Quality Jobs
WASHINGTON — During Chris Wright’s confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of Energy, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, received a commitment from Mr. Wright to visit New Mexico’s National Labs in his first year and divest from his business interests to ensure transparency and accountability. In addition, Heinrich […]
Heinrich to Interior Nominee: “I hope you will join me in keeping public lands in public hands”
VIDEO: Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks in Hearing to Consider Burgum for Interior Secretary WASHINGTON – During his opening remarks to consider Doug Burgum for U.S. Secretary of Interior, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, emphasized the need for the U.S. Secretary of Interior to protect our nation’s public […]
Heinrich Receives Commitments from Interior Nominee to Seek Local Input and Tribal Consultation on Public Lands Management and Prioritize Tribal Water Rights Settlements, Stresses Importance to Bolster Outdoor Recreation Opportunities to Grow the Economy and Support Jobs
WASHINGTON – During a hearing to consider Governor Doug Burgum’s for the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, received commitments from Burgum to seek critical input from local leaders and stakeholders, and consult with Tribal leaders before the Department considers making conservation designation changes to […]
Heinrich Statement in Support of Wright, Nominee for Energy Secretary
Washington – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released the following statement of support for Mr. Chris Wright, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Energy. “After careful consideration of his qualifications, I voted in favor of Mr. Chris Wright. While I do not agree with […]
Heinrich Statement in Support of Burgum, Nominee for Interior Secretary
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released the following statement of support for Governor Doug Burgum, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Interior. “I clearly do not agree with Governor Burgum on every issue. However, I voted to confirm Governor Burgum’s nomination for Interior Secretary […]
Lee, Curtis Introduce Bill to Modernize Outdated Antiquities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator John Curtis (R-Utah), introduced the Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act to reform the Antiquities Act of 1906 and end the executive branch’s abuse of its monument designation authority. “Predatory use of […]
Manchin, Capito Celebrate Acquisition of Blackwater Canyon Property, Expansion of Public Access in the Monongahela National Forest
Charleston, WV— Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) celebrated the U.S. Forest Service’s acquisition of the Blackwater Canyon parcel from the Crites family. This is one of the most scenic areas in West Virginia, and this acquisition will allow public access and outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come along […]
Barrasso Issues Report on the International Energy Agency
Report details IEA’s flawed modeling and calls on agency to focus on energy security WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released a report documenting how the International Energy Agency has moved away from its energy security mission to become an “energy transition” cheerleader. […]