Daines, Rosendale Push Biden Admin to Respond to Gianforte’s Petition to Delisting Grizzly Bears in the NCDE

U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale today are pushing the Biden administration to respond to Governor Greg Gianforte’s petition to delist the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem. “On December 17, 2021 on behalf of the State of Montana, Governor Gianforte and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks submitted … Continue reading Daines, Rosendale Push Biden Admin to Respond to Gianforte’s Petition to Delisting Grizzly Bears in the NCDE

Barrasso Leads Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in introducing legislation to ban imports of Russian uranium. “The time is now to permanently remove all Russian energy from the American marketplace,” said Senator Barrasso. … Continue reading Barrasso Leads Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports

Norman: Science Shows Active Forest Management is the Best Way to Prevent Wildfires

Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) opened this week’s hearing by emphasizing the devastation and destruction wildfires have had on American communities. In his opening statement, Ranking Member Norman slammed Democrats for delaying a hearing on this important topic for over a year and highlighted how the Committee’s power is instead being abused … Continue reading Norman: Science Shows Active Forest Management is the Best Way to Prevent Wildfires

Senate Democrats are Committed to Hiking Gas Prices, Destroying U.S. Energy

Gas prices are at a record $4.32 per gallon, utility bills are spiking, and hardworking Americans are feeling the pressure on their pocketbooks. But Senate Democrats don’t seem to care.  Mark Kelly, Maggie Hassan, Catherine Cortez Masto, Raphael Warnock, Michael Bennet, and their radical colleagues have already done all they can to raise prices at the pump and end U.S. energy independence, … Continue reading Senate Democrats are Committed to Hiking Gas Prices, Destroying U.S. Energy

Lummis Calls for End to Predatory Regulations on Energy Security

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and her fellow Republicans on the Senate Banking committee sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calling on the Biden administration to pause all financial regulatory efforts targeting Wyoming and America’s energy industry. “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has revealed the dangers of American dependence on Russian energy,” Senator Lummis … Continue reading Lummis Calls for End to Predatory Regulations on Energy Security

Congressional leaders demand top environmental groups answer questions on ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in funding from China and Russia

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans sent a letter to three environmental groups with financial ties to a San Francisco-based environmental NGO called the Sea Change Foundation as a next step in the investigation of foreign influence over U.S.-based environmental NGOs. According to reports, it’s been alleged that Vladimir Putin has used Sea Change to … Continue reading Congressional leaders demand top environmental groups answer questions on ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in funding from China and Russia

Capito Explains How Biden’s Energy Policies Hurt Americans at the Gas Pump and Our Allies in Europe and Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor highlighting historically high gas prices, the Biden administration’s domestic energy policy decisions, and how they impact the crisis in Ukraine.HIGHLIGHTS:SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES: “People in West Virginia woke up this morning. And according … Continue reading Capito Explains How Biden’s Energy Policies Hurt Americans at the Gas Pump and Our Allies in Europe and Ukraine

Barrasso: The Geopolitical Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance Cannot Be Overstated

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 use of energy as a tool and a weapon, and ensuring energy security for the United States and its allies.  The hearing featured testimony from Mr. … Continue reading Barrasso: The Geopolitical Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance Cannot Be Overstated

Democrats’ War on Domestic Energy Long Predates Putin’s War on Ukraine

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy: “Washington Democrats are trying to pull off a political spin job for the ages. “Everybody knows that gas prices and energy costs have been soaring sharply for many months. Working families know all too well that gas … Continue reading Democrats’ War on Domestic Energy Long Predates Putin’s War on Ukraine

201 House Republicans Renewing Calls for Biden to Drop Dangerous WOTUS Nationwide Land Grab

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) are leading 201 House Republicans in renewing calls for the Biden administration to drop its plan to expand the scope of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).   House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Republican Conference … Continue reading 201 House Republicans Renewing Calls for Biden to Drop Dangerous WOTUS Nationwide Land Grab