Manchin Statement On Biden’s Decision To Release Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on President Biden’s decision to release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to lower gas prices. “Today’s release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is an important […]

Barrasso: Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a Desperate Attempt to Address a Biden-caused Disaster

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement in response to President Biden tapping into the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  “President Biden’s policies are hiking inflation and energy prices for the American people. Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve […]

Barrasso: Democrat Spending Bill Will Meet a Buzz Saw of Resistance in the Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement after the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending bill passed the House of Representatives. “House Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree will meet a buzz saw of resistance in the Senate,” […]

Manchin Statement On Sams Confirmation As Director Of NPS

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Chuck Sams to serve as Director of the National Park Service (NPS). “I congratulate Chuck on his confirmation to lead the National Park Service. He is the first Senate-confirmed Director since January 2017, and […]

Manchin, Energy Committee Move 24 Public Lands Bills

To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending legislation. The committee reported out 24 public lands bills on a bipartisan basis. “I am tremendously proud of the productive work we conducted today […]

Manchin Votes To Confirm Interior, ACHP Nominees

To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s remarks, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider two pending nominations. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, voted to advance both nominations. Ms. Sara Bronin, nominated to be Chairman of the Advisory […]

Key Wyoming Public Lands Priorities Move Forward

Barrasso’s legislation to help Wyoming ski communities and improve public land mapping advances out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced two pieces of legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) that are key Wyoming public lands priorities. Both […]

Barrasso: Daniel-Davis Has Been Doing Everything She Can to Undermine American Energy Production

Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s 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 the following remarks at a business meeting to consider the nominations of: Ms. Laura Daniel-Davis, to be assistant secretary of Land and Minerals Management at the Department […]

Barrasso Opening Statement at Committee Business Meeting to Consider Public Lands Legislation

Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s 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 the following remarks at a business meeting to consider several pieces of pending public lands-related legislation.   To watch the full business meeting and see the full list […]

Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Bill

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, introduced the Outdoor Recreation Act. This bipartisan legislation would increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the nation while improving infrastructure and driving economic growth in rural communities. “West […]