Banking Committee Approves Section Two of Murkowski Iran Certification and Reporting Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, and the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee for passing a portion of her legislation requiring a report to be regularly made to Congress describing the movements of both crude oil and refined petroleum products to and from Iran, as […]
Murkowski, Manchin Introduce Bill to Protect Hunting Rights on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, today introduced legislation to ensure the rights of recreational hunters, fishermen and shooters on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service lands. “Instead of further empowering federal officials, this bill will mandate cooperation by federal agencies with state fish […]
Bipartisan Bill Would Prevent Companies from Evading Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, and Maria Cantwell, D-WA, on Wednesday introduced legislation that would bar companies who engage in business or trading activity with Iran from buying oil from America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The measure, cosponsored by 16 other Senators, also calls for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to […]
Sen. Murkowski’s Opening Statement on Nuclear Fuel Storage Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following opening statement at today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on President Obama’s Blue Ribbon Commission’s report on what to do about America’s spent nuclear fuel: “The issue of nuclear waste management has been frustrating Congress, multiple administrations, utilities, and rate payers […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Introduction of Keystone XL Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would have Congress authorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, which gives Congress authority over commerce with foreign states. The bill (S.2041) was introduced today by Sens. John Hoeven […]
Murkowski Receives Inaugural Technology Neutrality Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was honored by the U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars as the inaugural Champion for Technology Neutrality. The award recognizes leaders who support outcome-based federal automotive policy that fosters innovation and achieves real-world results. “I’m honored to receive this award,” Murkowski said. “Improving fuel efficiency […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Secure Rural Schools Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the U.S. Forest Service is distributing more than $18.1 million to Alaska communities for improvements to public schools, roads and stewardship projects under the Secure Rural Schools program. The Secure Rural Schools program, which officially expired at the end of last fiscal year, has […]
Sen. Murkowski Comments on Blue Ribbon Commission Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the release of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future’s final report on managing the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. “I’ve been working with Sens. Feinstein, Alexander and Bingaman to find a plan to deal with our nation’s spent nuclear fuel. We have a […]
Murkowski: President’s Decision on Keystone XL is a Step Backward for American Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s decision to reject a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline: “Yesterday the President’s Jobs Council called for an ‘all-in’ energy policy, including increased production of oil and natural gas, and construction of pipelines to deliver that […]
On Resolution Copper
“This morning, the Committee is considering legislation to provide for a land exchange between the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the Resolution Copper Company to facilitate Resolution Copper’s development of a large copper mine in southeastern Arizona. “This is an issue that has been before the Committee for several years now, […]