Barrasso Praises House Passage of McMorris Rodgers SPR Bill to Boost American Energy Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), praised the House’s passage of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (R-WA) bill to prohibit the administration from drawing down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) without implementing a plan to increase oil and gas production on […]
ICYMI: Manchin, Colleagues Debate American Vehicle Security Act on Senate Floor
To watch Chairman Manchin and colleagues debate the American Vehicle Security Act on the Senate floor, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to ask his colleagues’ unanimous consent to pass his bipartisan American Vehicle Security Act (AVSA). The legislation is […]
Western Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) reintroduced legislation to protect privately owned waters from being seized by the federal government. “We must protect private water rights. Water is the lifeblood […]
Manchin Legislation Halts EV Tax Credits Until Treasury Issues Guidance in Line with IRA
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the American Vehicle Security Act (AVSA) to direct the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement the 30D new consumer vehicle tax credits for vehicles according to the law by requiring compliance with battery and battery material sourcing requirements as of January 1, 2023. […]
Barrasso Leads Strategic Production Response Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), John Hoeven (R-ND), James Lankford (R-OK), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) […]
Barrasso, Collins Introduce Bill to Prohibit SPR Sales to China
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Secure Auction for Energy Reserves (SAFER) Act. The SAFER Act prohibits Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) sales to China and other countries of particular concern. “China is profiting from […]
ICYMI: Barrasso Op-Ed: Your Kitchen is Latest Front in Democrats’ War on Energy
By: U.S. Senator John Barrasso Jan. 23, 2023 Washington Times Democrats in Washington feel burned, thanks to the loose lips of a Biden appointee. Consumer Product Safety Commission member Richard Trumka Jr. recently announced that the CPSC would take a hard look at gas-powered stoves with an eye toward regulating them, or even banning them […]
Manchin Applauds Addition of New Preserve Land at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, applauded the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s announcement that 45 acres of preserve land has been added to America’s newest National Park. “This announcement is welcome news for the […]
Barrasso Applauds House Passage of McMorris Rodgers Bill to Ban SPR Sales to China
CASPER, WY — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), applauded the House’s passage of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (R-WA) bill to protect America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China. Rep. McMorris Rodgers is chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. “China […]
Manchin Hosts Bill Gates to Highlight Mountain State’s Energy Industry History and Role in Ensuring America’s Energy Security
To view photos of the visit, please click here. Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Bill Gates, Founder of Breakthrough Energy, to West Virginia to highlight the role the Mountain State has played in powering our nation and showcase the opportunities — made possible […]