News from June 2023
NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 23-27
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex and nearby area, May 23-27, in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, May 28.
ICYMI — Manchin: This EPA Won’t Let Electric Reliability Inconvenience Their Anti-Fossil Agenda.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Charleston, WV - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the reliability and resiliency of electric services in the United States in light of recent assessments and alerts. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the importance of, ...
DOE Announces $46 Million for Commercial Fusion Energy Development
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: 8 Companies Across 7 States Will Receive Funding to Help Solidify U.S. Leadership in Developing Clean Energy From Fusion
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE efficiency standard that would worsen the current shortage of distribution ...
Granger on Resignation of Congressman Chris Stewart
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after Rep. Chris Stewart (UT)
Granger on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
What They Are Saying: Broad Support for Barrasso/Capito Permitting Reform
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A broad group of outside stakeholders and issue experts have voiced support for measures to reform and modernize America’s broken permitting process.
Barrasso: Reduce Energy Dependence on China & Russia
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the permitting process for energy and mineral projects.
Wyoming’s Paul Ulrich Testifies Before the Senate on Federal Permitting Reform
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), welcomed Mr. Paul Ulrich, Vice President, Jonah Energy and Member, Wyoming Energy Authority Board of Directors, to the committee.
Committee Advances Barrasso’s Bipartisan Nuclear Fuel, Outdoor Recreation Legislation
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), praised the Committee for voting to advance his bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act (S. 452) and America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 873).
Barrasso Tells Agencies to Block AI Access
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), sent letters to the Secretary of Interior and Secretary of Energy to encourage them to block access to ChatGPT and other third-party artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Field Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic and the SUPPORT Act
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee field hearing titled "Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Examining the SUPPORT Act Five Years Later."
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Field Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic and the SUPPORT Act
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee field hearing titled "Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Examining the SUPPORT Act Five Years Later."
Barrasso Bills Safeguard Taxpayer Money, Protect American Innovation Against Communist China
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) introduced legislation to ensure unfriendly nations do not inappropriately benefit from American innovation and resources.
Microvast Grant Application Rejected by Department of Energy
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) commented on the announcement that the Department of Energy will not award a $200 million grant to the company Microvast.
Manchin Rallies Senators Around Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the permitting process for energy and mineral projects.
Manchin: New Guidance Rewards Chinese Control Over the Solar Supply Chain
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the release of guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that would allow solar cells composed of Chinese materials to count toward an extra tax credit bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Manchin: New Guidance Rewards Chinese Control Over the Solar Supply Chain
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the release of guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that would allow solar cells composed of Chinese materials to count toward an extra tax credit bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Manchin: I Will Keep Pushing to Complete the Last 20 Miles of the Mountain Valley Pipeline
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. Forest Service's approval for the Mountain Valley Pipeline to pass through Jefferson National Forest.
Manchin, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clear Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, Nuclear Fuel Security Act, and Other Legislation
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider one pending nomination and pending legislation.