Manchin Statement on FERC Nominations
Washington, DC — Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Administration’s announcement that it has nominated three individuals to serve as Commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “A fully-seated, bipartisan FERC provides more opportunity for advancing long-lasting, sensible energy infrastructure […]
Barrasso, Cassidy Introduce Bill to Reverse Biden’s LNG Pause
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, M.D. (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), introduced the LNG Security Act. This legislation will reverse President Biden’s decision to stop new American liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals. It would require the […]
Manchin Questions Witnesses on the Potential of Geologic Hydrogen, Criticizes Administration’s Approach to Hydrogen Tax Credits
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with developing geologic hydrogen in the United States. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed federal […]
Barrasso’s Statement at Geologic Hydrogen Hearing
“Republicans have advocated for reducing carbon emissions through innovation – not regulation.” Click here to watch Senator Barrasso’s opening remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges associated […]
Barrasso Applauds Court Decision Reversing Coal Lease Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), applauded the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse the nationwide moratorium against coal leasing on federal land. “Today’s court decision ending the Obama administration’s nationwide ban […]
Manchin Joins Colleagues to Urge Secretary Yellen to Follow the Law and Support Domestic Critical Mineral Extraction
Charleston, WV – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined his Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the Administration to abide by Congressional intent and allow critical mineral mining and processing activities to be included in the calculation of the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production tax credit passed in the Inflation […]
Manchin Announces $3.7M to Restore 500 Acres of Mine Land at New River Gorge, Restore Forest Resiliency
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia projects will receive a total of $3,741,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 allocations through the U.S. Department of the Interior, made possible by Chairman Manchin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These investments in West Virginia will help to […]
Manchin Congratulates FERC Chairman Willie Phillips
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement in response to Willie Phillips being named Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “Throughout the last year overseeing a very productive and bipartisan FERC, Chairman Willie Phillips has proven time and time again […]
Barrasso: President Biden Has Declared War on Energy Producing States
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), slammed President Biden’s decision to stop new American liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals in both an ENR hearing and then again at a press conference. “Russia, Iran, Qatar are ranked one, two, and […]
Manchin: Politicizing LNG Exports is Reckless and Dangerous
Today’s hearing livestream experienced technical difficulties. To watch the hearing in full, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the Administration’s pause on […]