Earlier this month, Senator Chuck Schumer used the filibuster to scuttle legislation that would have demanded President Biden impose sanctions on the companies involved with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The Russian pipeline is not yet operational but poses a major geopolitical threat as Vladimir Putin seeks more control over Europe’s energy supply while bypassing Ukraine, … Continue reading Report: Schumer Took Money from Companies Linked To Russia Pipeline
Category: Environment
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 the Department of the Interior canceling the Twin Metals hardrock mineral leases. “The Biden administration’s assault on American mining and natural resource development continues,” said Barrasso. “Biden’s decision to cancel mining … Continue reading Barrasso: Biden’s Assault on American Mining & Natural Resource Development Continues
Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to President Biden Tuesday in opposition to a recent executive order that forces the federal government to adopt radical environmental policies that harm our domestic energy producers and bolster our enemies. “This order poses serious threats to the reliability of our electrical grid and will empower our enemies at … Continue reading Chip Roy pushes for American energy independence as Biden EO further empowers China
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in pushing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to reconsider two proposed actions that would hurt small refineries in Louisiana and raise gas prices for Louisiana consumers. The EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program requires petroleum-based transportation fuel, heating oil and jet fuel to … Continue reading Senators push back on EPA scheme to hurt small refineries, raise gas prices
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) pressed for adequate time for the public to submit comments and express concerns with the sweeping regulatory changes under the Biden administration’s proposed redefinition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). This action threatens the … Continue reading Leaders Press for Adequate Public Comment Period on Biden Administration’s Harmful WOTUS Expansion
Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) opened today’s joint forum with the Congressional Western Caucus on “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Skyrocketing Prices & Failing Energy Policies” by stating Congress must focus on the energy issues impacting Americans and emphasized the consequences of the Democrats’ unrealistic climate agenda. Instead of conducting … Continue reading Norman: Democrats’ Policies Destroy Our Domestic Energy Industry
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and the Congressional Western Caucus held a joint forum titled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Skyrocketing Prices & Failing Energy Policies.” In his opening statement, Ranking Member Comer emphasized the American people, under President Biden, are paying 40 percent more for gasoline, electricity … Continue reading Biden puts expensive Green New Deal schemes over affordable American energy
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans and the Congressional Western Caucus held a virtual joint forum on rising American energy prices titled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Skyrocketing Prices & Failing Energy Policies.” “This winter, the cost of energy both in households and at the pump have skyrocketed, hitting the pocketbooks … Continue reading Oversight Republicans, Western Caucus Host Joint Forum on Rising Energy Prices
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) sent a letter to U. S. International Development Finance Institution (DFC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dev Jagadesan expressing concerns over a $500 million loan to First Solar Inc., a manufacturing company owned by prolific Democrat donor Lukas Walton. Mr. Walton donated $300,000 to the Biden campaign and the loan raises questions about the possibility … Continue reading Comer, Norman Probe Biden Administration’s Taxpayer-Funded Solar Loan to Political Donor
House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, requesting answers on why the administration is continuing its politically motivated delays of oil and gas lease sales, even at the detriment of state and local economies. In part, the members wrote: "DOI’s recently … Continue reading Committee Republicans Question Lack of Transparency, Politically Motivated Lease Sale Delays
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