U.S. Senate Committee On Energy And Natural Resources
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House Enrollment Ceremony for H.R. 1042 to Ban Russian Uranium Imports
Today, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Jeff Duncan (R-SC), at an enrollment ceremony for H.R. 1042, legislation to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States. Following the enrollment ceremony, H.R. 1042 will head to the President’s desk. The Senate passed H.R. 1042 by unanimous consent last Tuesday.
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Barrasso and Risch Oppose BLM Solar Development Rule
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Jim Risch, along with several other Republican senators, have voiced their opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's rule for solar development. The senators expressed concerns that the rule could potentially limit other multiple land uses such as grazing, mineral development, and recreation.In a letter addressed to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning, the senators emphasized the need for tailored, local strategies in land management, stating, "We have repeatedly learned one-size-fits-all rules do not work for ecologically and...
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Barrasso Grills Secretary Haaland on Public Land Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In today’s Energy and Natural Resources hearing, Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming engaged in a heated exchange with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, addressing critical issues related to public land policies and their impact on Wyoming.Senator Barrasso raised concerns about the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, stating, “The Rock Springs Resource Management Plan would... prohibit oil and natural gas exploration on more than two million acres. It would ban trona production on over two million acres. It would severely restrict all surface uses...
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Barrasso: Secretary Haaland’s Record is Disturbing and Lawless
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered strong remarks during a full committee hearing to examine the budget request for the U.S. Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2025. The hearing included testimony from Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland.Senator Barrasso expressed his concerns about Secretary Haaland's actions, stating, “The American people deserve much better than what we are getting…They deserve leaders who will uphold and honor the laws enacted by Congress – not take every opportunity to subvert them.”Highlighting the impact of...
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at banning Russian uranium imports into the United States. The bill, known as H.R. 1042, received unanimous support from senators, including a group of lawmakers who have long been advocating for the end of American reliance on Russian nuclear fuel.Senator John Barrasso, one of the key proponents of the bill, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "I have fought for years to end America’s reliance on Russian nuclear fuel. Our efforts have finally paid off with...
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Barrasso Statement on Biden’s Botched Permitting Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), expressed strong criticism towards the Biden administration's final rule implementing changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Senator stated, "This rule is bad for Wyoming, bad for the West, and bad for America. The Biden administration has repeatedly used America’s broken permitting process to undermine affordable, secure, and reliable energy production. Today’s rule is no different. It will jeopardize essential projects...
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Senators Barrasso and Manchin Urge GAO to Review Federal Land and Wildfire Management Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Barrasso and Joe Manchin, leading members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, have called for a comprehensive review of federal land and wildfire management practices. In a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Senators highlighted the urgent need for enhanced measures to address the escalating wildfire crisis in the United States."The increasingly devastating outcomes from wildfires in the United States requires a change in how the federal government prepares for, responds to, and recovers...
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Barrasso Op-Ed Criticizes Biden's Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's approach towards American energy production. In an op-ed published on April 21, 2024, on The Hill, Barrasso highlighted the implications of what he referred to as "Biden’s damaging war against American energy production."According to Barrasso, the United States achieved a significant milestone in 2023 by becoming the largest oil producer globally, pumping out a record 12.9 million barrels...
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Barrasso: BLM Rule Threatens Wyoming Way of Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has expressed strong opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) finalized Public Lands Rule, stating that it poses a significant threat to the Wyoming way of life. Senator Barrasso, the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, criticized the rule for subverting the multiple-use requirement under the Federal Land Policy Management Act and blocking access to federal lands.In a statement, Senator Barrasso emphasized the importance of public lands for the people of Wyoming,...
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Barrasso: President Biden is Choking Off Affordable and Reliable American Energy
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) criticized President Biden's energy policies during a full committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Barrasso, the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed his concerns about the impact of Biden's decisions on American energy production.Barrasso highlighted the record amount of oil and natural gas production in 2023, attributing it to the efforts of individuals in the energy sector. He pointed out that despite the high production levels, the Biden administration has not acknowledged or...
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Barrasso Blasts BLM’s Latest Oil and Gas Leasing Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, criticized the Department of the Interior’s final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas leasing regulations.Senator Barrasso, in a statement, expressed his concerns about the new regulations, stating, “As a candidate, Joe Biden recklessly threatened to end oil and natural gas production on federal lands. As president, he is doing all he can to make it economically impossible to produce energy on federal lands. The...
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Senator Barrasso and Concerned Veterans for America Criticize Biden's Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso and Russ Duerstine, Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America, have voiced their concerns over President Biden's energy policies, particularly in relation to liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.Barrasso emphasized the importance of not giving adversaries an advantage in energy markets and criticized Biden's judgment, stating that "Joe Biden’s judgment hasn’t gotten any better since he became president, especially regarding energy security."The duo highlighted the significance of America's energy revolution over...
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Barrasso Criticizes BLM’s Final Methane Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso, the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has voiced his criticism of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) final methane rule.In a statement released today, Senator Barrasso stated, “The Bureau of Land Management’s final rule is a solution in search of a problem. The Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Wyoming already regulate methane emissions from oil and natural gas production. Rather than imposing yet another layer of red tape on American energy production, the Biden...
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Senator Barrasso Urges DOE to Confront Threat from CCP in U.S.-China AI Race
Senator John Barrasso, the ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has voiced his concerns about the Department of Energy's ability to protect its cutting-edge research and development into artificial intelligence (AI) from China. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, Senator Barrasso highlighted the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) attempts to target AI R&D and emphasized necessary steps that the DOE must take as the U.S.-China AI race intensifies.Senator Barrasso stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, "In the face...
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Barrasso, GOP Committee Leaders Call on Administration to Explain Old-Growth Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), joined republican leaders to call on the Biden administration to explain its rationale for creating a special definition for “old growth and mature forests” on federal lands.U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and John Boozman (R-AR), along with U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Bruce Westerman (R-AR), have asked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to address concerns regarding the administration's actions related to...
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Barrasso Statement on FERC Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, recently delivered remarks during a full committee hearing to consider nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Senator Barrasso expressed his support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and potential contributions to the Commission. Regarding Lindsay S. See, Senator Barrasso commended her legal background and dedication to advocating for affordable and reliable energy for American families. He stated, “Ms....
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Barrasso & McMorris Rodgers Accuse International Energy Agency of Straying from Energy Security Mission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter addressed to Dr. Fatih Birol, Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), U.S. Senator John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers have expressed concerns about the agency's deviation from its core mission of promoting energy security. The lawmakers criticized the IEA for its recent actions, stating that it has been undermining energy security by discouraging sufficient investment in energy supplies and shifting towards being an "energy transition cheerleader."The lawmakers highlighted their apprehensions about biased...
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Senate Republican Leaders to Podesta: Reverse Ban on U.S. LNG Immediately
In a recent plea to President Biden’s Climate Envoy John Podesta, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, along with Senators Dan Sullivan, Roger Wicker, and Jim Risch, called for an immediate reversal of the Biden administration’s ban on new LNG exports. The senators expressed grave concerns about the national security and foreign policy implications of the ban, particularly in light of ongoing global conflicts.The letter from the senators emphasizes the importance of the United States serving as a reliable fuel supplier to allied nations during times of geopolitical instability....
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Barrasso Issues Statement on BLM Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, voiced his concerns regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) plan to publish a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that includes proposed changes to sage grouse management plans in Wyoming.Senator Barrasso emphasized the importance of incorporating local expertise in the conservation efforts, stating, "For decades, Wyoming has led the country in successful sage-grouse conservation efforts. Imposing sweeping regulations has hindered these...
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Barrasso Bill Supports Local Protection of Wyoming’s Old Growth Forests
U.S. Senator John Barrasso, alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis, Steve Daines, and Jim Risch, has introduced a bill aimed at safeguarding America's old growth forests by ensuring state and local land managers have a significant role in their protection. The legislation seeks to counter a U.S. Forest Service policy that overlooks the input of local and state forestry initiatives, potentially hindering the unique management needs of forests across the nation, especially in places like Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest.Senator Barrasso criticized the U.S. Forest Service's...