Murkowski applauds signing of omnibus lands bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 30, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 PRESIDENT SIGNS OMNIBUS PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today attended the White House ceremony of President Obama’s signing of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (H.R. […]
Energy Bill ’09 Starting Point
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has been working to produce a bipartisan, comprehensive energy bill since the beginning of this Congress. As of last week, we have held 13 hearings and 30 staff briefings on topics that would comprise such a bill. While important work remains to be done, enough progress has been […]
Murkowski pushes energy efficiency in manufacturing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 26, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI PUSHES ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MANUFACTURING WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following opening statement at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on industrial energy technology: […]
Advisory: Energy Mark-up Announced
On Tuesday, March 31, the full committee will hold a business meeting to consider energy legislation. Committee members also will consider the nomination of Thomas L. Strickland to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior. (Dirksen 366 at 10:00 a.m.) The following legislative items are on the agenda: […]
Bingaman on Manufacturing Green Technologies
Today’s hearing on S.661 examines legislation aimed at helping America’s manufacturing base create more jobs, use less energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive the technologies that will enable the U.S. to continue to compete on a global scale. By supporting domestic production of advanced energy technologies, the bill will help hasten the development and […]
Bingaman on Market Transparency Hearing
Today’s hearing focuses on draft legislation to strengthen the oversight and transparency of energy markets to curb excess speculation. Committee members will consider two proposals — the Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 and the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act. Both drafts are available on the Energy Committee website. Last year […]
Lands Package Sent to President
Today is a splendid day for America’s special places: the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 easily passed in the House, 285-140. This big, bipartisan package of 160+ individual bills will ensure the protection of important parts of our nation’s natural, cultural and historical legacy. It now goes to the President, who is expected […]
Building a ‘Green’ Manufacturing Base
A bipartisan group of eight senators have introduced a bill aimed at renewing America’s industrial sector by using less energy, reducing carbon emissions and producing the technologies that will help the U.S. (and world) reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. S. 661, the “Restoring America’s Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009”, is sponsored […]
Bingaman on Loan Guarantee News
The Department of Energy today announced the first energy loan guarantee – $535 million for construction of a plant in California to manufacture solar panels. The investment is part of the Obama Administration’s aggressive strategy to put Americans back to work and transform the way America uses and produces energy. Chairman Bingaman views this […]
Bingaman on Suedeen Kelly Announcement
The White House yesterday said it intends to re-appoint Suedeen G. Kelly of New Mexico to another term on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Kelly’s current term expires in June. With Senate approval, her new term will expire in 2014. Chairman Bingaman has known Suedeen Kelly for more than 25 years, since he hired […]