Week Ahead: July 30 – Aug. 3
On Tuesday, July 31, the full committee will consider S. 3385, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects. Witnesses include The Hon. Michael Connor, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior; The Hon. Bruce Sunchild, chairman, […]
Murkowski Vows to Press for Comprehensive Energy, Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today joined Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and other Senate Republicans, in unveiling comprehensive legislation to expand domestic energy production and provide a shot in the arm to the struggling economy. The Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012, sponsored by Sen. Hoeven, includes 13 measures that would […]
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Offshore Leasing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand American offshore energy production with a revised five-year leasing plan and provide revenue sharing to all participating coastal states. The Offshore Petroleum Expansion Now Act of 2012 – OPEN Act – is co-sponsored by Sens. Jim Webb, D-Va.; Mark Warner, D-Va.; […]
Sen. Murkowski Calls for Action on Critical Minerals Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – What do 450,000 scientists plus thousands of miners and manufacturers have in common? They all want the “Critical Minerals Policy Act” (S.1113) enacted. Today, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, again called for a markup of the “Critical Minerals Policy Act” after receiving a letter from a broad coalition of stakeholders supporting of […]
Natural Gas for Transportation
“Today we have an opportunity to learn about the current level of investment in, and barriers to, the expanded usage of natural gas as a fuel for transportation. “The abundant natural gas resource that has become available in the United States with the advent of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has reshaped the energy landscape, […]
Sen. Murkowski Comment on Expanding Natural Gas Use in Vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke about the potential benefits of increasing the use of natural gas in the transportation sector, as well as the danger that government intrusion in the marketplace could jeopardize continued increases in natural gas production. Click photo to play video “Our interest today is in hearing […]
Week Ahead: July 23-27
On Tuesday, July 24, the Full Committee will consider the opportunities for, current level of investment in, and barriers to the expanded use of natural gas as a fuel for transportation. Witnesses include The Hon. Dave McCurdy, president and CEO, American Gas Association, Washington, DC; Dr. Michael Gallagher, senior advisor, Westport Innovations, Inc., Vancouver, Canada; […]
Sen. Murkowski: SECURE IT Act Offers Best Path Forward on Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today reiterated her support for the Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act (SECURE IT), S. 3342, to protect and secure the United States against cybersecurity attacks. “I think there’s near agreement that we need a comprehensive approach to the cybersecurity problem. […]
Threats to Our Electric Grid
“This morning’s hearing is to examine the status of actions taken by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (or FERC), the North American Regulatory Commission (or NERC) and the states to protect the electric grid from computer attacks on their facilities and control systems. “I do not think I need to talk much about the serious […]
Week Ahead: July 16-20
On Tuesday, July 17, the full committee will examine the status of action taken to ensure that the electric grid is protected from cyber attacks. Witnesses include Joseph McClelland, director of the office of electric reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Gregory Wilshusen, director information and technology, Government Accountability Office; Gerry Cauley, president and chief executive […]