Following OMB Commitment, Domenici and Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Stronger DOE Loan Guarantee Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led a bipartisan group of eighteen Senators in urging President Bush to ensure that his Administration fulfills the Department of Energy’s (DOE) loan guarantee provisions in a manner consistent with congressional intent. Following commitments to strengthen the […]
America Competes Act Becomes Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Pete Domenici, the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced that their legislation to ensure the nation retains its competitive edge has been signed into law. The America Competes Act, legislation dramatically increases the nation’s investment in science and […]
America COMPETES Act Signed Into Law
Today, President Bush signed into law the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 2272), which expands education, and research and development, in the areas of science, technology, mathematics and education. Energy Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman and Ranking Member Pete Domenici, co-authors of most of the bill, joined the President for the ceremony. “America’s ability to compete in […]
Chairman Bingaman On House Energy Bill Passage
This afternoon and tonight, the House of Representatives passed two important energy bills: H.R. 3221 – New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act and H.R. 2776 – Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. Here is Sen. Bingaman’s comment: “I commend the House for passing legislation that will […]
Domenici Statement on House “Energy” Bill
WASHINGTON – In response to legislation passed by the House of Representatives that claims to address America’s energy needs, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following statement: “The bill passed by the House today marks the second attempt by House Democrats to […]
The Month Ahead (Aug. 6-Sept. 7)
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the full committee will hold a field hearing on “Reducing Barriers to Growth of Emerging Energy Technologies – Relationships between Federal, State and Local Governments.” Witnesses include Martin Chavez, mayor of Albuquerque; Doug Smith, president, Nanopore; Russell Schmit, founder/president/chief executive officer, Advent Solar; Dr. Jerry Simmons, program manager, Sandia National Laboratories; […]
It’s Unanimous — ‘America Competes Act’
Tonight, by unanimous consent, the Senate passed the conference report on legislation aimed at helping America maintain its leading edge in science and technology. The bipartisan bill, the “America Competes Act of 2007” (H.R. 2272), now goes to President Bush for signature. “America Competes” contains many provisions of the Protecting America’s Competitive Edge through […]
Domenici Receives Assurances From Nussle On Loan Guarantees
WASHINGTON – Following a last minute meeting with former Representative Jim Nussle in his Senate office today, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, voted to confirm the OMB nominee at a Senate Budget Committee meeting today. During his conversation with Nussle, Domenici received a commitment […]
Domenici: Clean Coal Technology A Factor In Securing Our Energy Future
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today reiterated his belief that developing new energy technology is key to our nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security policies. At an Energy Committee hearing to discuss recent advancements in clean coal technology, Domenici said that he believes […]
Statement of Chairman Bingaman at Clean Coal Technology Hearing
Thank you all for coming here to give us your insight on the latest advances in clean coal technology. This is an important topic and we appreciate you all coming today to share your expertise. Today’s hearing is the third we have held on coal this year and I think this is some indication […]