Short List Updated
The Short List for tomorrow’s mark-up (Thurs., May 26) has been updated. It appears that the Committee will focus on these bills: Item 1: S. 630 – a bill to promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development. Item 2: An original bill to provide for the conduct of an analysis of […]
Sen. Murkowski Supports Bill to Complete Sealaska Lands Exchange
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 25, 2010 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski Supports Bill to Complete Sealaska Lands Exchange WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following comments in favor of legislation that would allow Southeast Alaska’s Sealaska Native […]
Week Ahead: May 23-27
Week of May 23 – 27 On Wednesday, May 25, the Public Lands and Forests subcommittee will consider the following five bills: S. 233, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2011; S. 268, the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2011; S. 375, the Good Neighbor Forestry Act; S. 714, the Federal Land […]
Sen. Murkowski: Revised EIS Should Help Resolve Challenges in Chukchi, Allow Exploration to Move Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 20, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski: Revised EIS Should Help Resolve Challenges in Chukchi, Allow Exploration to Move Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the release by the Bureau of Ocean Energy, Management, […]
Murkowski Comments on Vehicles Legislation Considered by Energy Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 19, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Murkowski Comments on Vehicles Legislation Considered by Energy Committee Says Reducing Fuel Demand Is Important, New Policies Must be Paid For WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed optimism that the […]
Electric and Advanced Vehicles
Opening Statement of Chairman Bingaman “Thank you all for coming to testify today to give us your thoughts on two important bills, S. 734 and S. 948; these bills are aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies. The topics we’re discussing today have been a high priority for the Committee […]
Sen. Murkowski Seeks to Clarify FERC/EPA Collaboration on Electric Reliability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 18, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski Seeks to Clarify FERC/EPA Collaboration on Electric Reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Tuesday sent a letter to members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking clarification on their […]
Sen. Murkowski Speaks About Oil Tax Provisions on the Senate Floor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 17, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski Speaks About Oil Tax Provisions on the Senate Floor “This Proposal Will Not Lower Gas Prices, nor Lower the Debt” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke on the Senate […]
Sen. Murkowski’s Response Decision to End Denali Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 17, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski’s Response Decision to End Denali Project WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement regarding the announcement that BP and ConocoPhillips were ending their joint Denali project […]
Murkowski: Safety Overhaul Should Spur, Not Impede Offshore Energy Production
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 17, 2011 MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875 Murkowski: Safety Overhaul Should Spur, Not Impede Offshore Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today stressed the importance of advancing safety and production legislation concurrently through the Senate. Murkowski, the ranking […]