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Manchin Statement On Senate Confirmation Of Willie Phillips To Serve On FERC

Washington, DC – Today, 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 Willie Phillips to serve on the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC). “I congratulate Willie Phillips on his confirmation to serve on the FERC. He understands the need […]

Barrasso: House Dems’ Reckless Tax & Spending Spree Means More Inflation, Higher Energy Costs, & Fewer Jobs

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 full committee hearing to examine the causes, outlook, and implications of domestic and international energy price trends.   The hearing featured testimony from […]

Manchin Joins President Biden, Bipartisan Senators To Sign Infrastructure Bill Into Law

West Virginia benefits from the bipartisan infrastructure bill can be found here Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined President Biden and a group of bipartisan, bicameral Members of Congress at the White House for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for […]

Manchin Praises House Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) praised the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years. The Senate passed the legislation in August.  “West Virginia has 1,545 bridges and more […]

Barrasso to Biden & Dems: Stop Raising Prices & Making Life Harder for American Energy Producers & Families

Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s remarks.   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered the following remarks on the Senator floor about President Biden’s anti-American energy agenda.  Barrasso is ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR).  Senator Barrasso’s excerpts:  “I come to the floor today to oppose the […]

Manchin, Committee Explore Alternative Applications For Civilian Nuclear Energy

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, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the potential range of uses for civilian nuclear energy. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the […]

Barrasso: We Must Ensure American Technologies are Leading the Global Expansion of Nuclear Energy

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 full committee hearing to examine the potential non-electric applications of civilian nuclear energy.  The hearing featured testimony from Dr. Shannon Bragg-Sitton, division […]

Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Failed Green Energy Boondoggles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), introduced the Energy Accountability Act. This legislation will prohibit borrowers that have previously defaulted on a Department of Energy (DOE) loan from applying for another loan through DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO). “The Energy […]