Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clears Record Amount of Pending Legislation as Manchin Leads Last Business Meeting as Chairman
Washington, DC- Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held their last business meeting of the 118th Congress and cleared a record number of 75 pieces of legislation pending before the committee. The business meeting also marked Senator Joe Manchin’s (I-WV) last as chairman of the committee, on which he has served since […]
Barrasso Highlights Wyoming Wins
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Legislation Important to the West Click here to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a committee business meeting to consider pending legislation. In his remarks, ranking member […]
Barrasso Statement on the Nomination of Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), released the following statement on the nomination of Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, to serve as Secretary of Energy. “President Trump promised bold choices. Chris Wright delivers. He’s an energy innovator who laid […]
Barrasso Statement on the Nomination of Governor Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), released the following statement on the nomination of Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) to serve as Secretary of the Interior. “Governor Burgum knows what it takes to unleash American energy. He recognizes how important our […]
Manchin Announces More Than $140 Million to Address Abandoned Mine Lands in West Virginia
Charleston, WV- Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $140 million from the Department of Interior’s (DOI) Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) to reclaim abandoned mine lands. The funding is part of a larger $11.3 billion investment included by Chairman Manchin […]
Manchin Honored for Decades-Long Service to West Virginia’s Energy Sector
Charleston, WV- Last night, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was honored with a reception for his decades-long service to West Virginia’s energy sector. The event was organized by energy producers and stakeholders from around the state. “As I reflect on my time in public service, […]
Manchin Welcomes Administration’s Final Rule Making Critical Minerals Mining Operations Eligible for the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit
Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s final rule for the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit. The rule comes after Chairman Manchin sent a letter urging the Administration to abide by Congressional intent of the Inflation Reduction Act and allow critical […]
Manchin Attends Ribbon Cutting for Expanded Production Line, Dedication of Outdoor Classroom at Chemours Washington Works Facility
Parkersburg, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Chemours’ expanded Teflon™ fluoropolymers production line at their Washington Works facility. These materials play a crucial role in manufacturing semiconductor chips to power smartphones, computers, automotive electrical systems, defense systems, and artificial intelligence technologies. This investment in West Virginia will directly support […]
Barrasso: the Biden-Harris Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Remains Unacceptable to Wyoming
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), released the following statement regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP). Wyoming Governor, Mark Gordon, today announced the submittal of the Governor’s Consistency Review regarding the plan. “The […]
Manchin Announces $428 Million for Manufacturing Projects in Coal Communities in West Virginia and Across the Country
Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $430 million to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing in coal communities in West Virginia and across the country. This award from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is a […]