Bingaman on Energy Bill Enactment
With satisfaction, we report that President Bush put his pen to its highest and best use today when he signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Chairman Bingaman considers the new law the most significant energy efficiency legislation ever passed. He was pleased to be part of this morning’s ceremony and appreciated the […]
Wellinghoff Reported
In a short business meeting off the Senate floor tonight, the Senate Energy Committee voice voted the nomination of Jon Wellinghoff to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (a reappointment). Wellinghoff’s nomination now is eligible for consideration by the full Senate. Because of tonight’s action, ENR’s business meeting scheduled for Wednesday […]
President Bush Signs Energy Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today joined President George W. Bush at a ceremony to sign into law new energy legislation that will reduce oil dependency. As ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Domenici played a major role in securing passage of the bill. The President’s signature comes just […]
Bingaman on House Passage of Energy Bill
Chairman Bingaman on House Passage of 2007 Energy Bill Dec. 18, 2007 “As when the Senate passed this bill by a margin of 86-8, this is an important bipartisan victory for all Americans. After many years of struggle, we are enacting needed and long-overdue requirements for more fuel-efficient vehicles and more energy-efficient appliances, especially for lighting. […]
Domenici Statement on House Energy Bill Passage
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following passage in the House of Representatives of the energy bill, which is identical to legislation passed in the Senate last week: “I am pleased that the House of Representatives today passed […]
Domenici Reaches Agreement on Loan Guarantee Provisions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced that an agreement has been reached with the House of Representatives to allow the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program to continue. The agreement is contained as part of the FY2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill […]
The Week Ahead (Dec. 17-21)
Ø Tuesday, Dec. 18, the full committee will consider the nomination of Jon Wellinghoff of Nevada to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, for the term expiring June 30, 2013. (Dirksen 366 at 10:30 a.m.) Weekly Bonus … This week’s bonus – the final text of the energy […]
Domenici Joins Senate to Pass Historic Energy Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today lauded Senate passage of a historic energy bill that will raise the fuel economy standard, diversify the fuel supply, and increase energy efficiency. The 86-8 vote came just hours after Domenici successfully urged the Senate […]
Senate Votes to Save Energy Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s vote today to save the energy bill from a likely veto by President Bush: “Today’s vote was very close, but the outcome will likely save the energy […]
Domenici: Water Important in Determining Energy Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today said that understanding the relationship between water supply and energy security is key to meeting our future energy needs. At a hearing to receive testimony on the Science and Engineering to Comprehensively Understand […]