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Recent News About Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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Utah delegation introduces bill for wildfire prevention research institute
Senator Mike Lee and Senator John Curtis, both Republicans from Utah, have introduced the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act.
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Senate confirms Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
U.S. Senator Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced the confirmation of Chris Wright as Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Burgum confirmed as Interior Secretary with bipartisan support
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the head of the Department of the Interior (DOI) in a bipartisan vote. U.S. Senator Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed his...
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Lee and Curtis propose reforms to limit presidential power under Antiquities Act
U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis have introduced new legislation aimed at reforming the Antiquities Act of 1906.
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Senator Barrasso urges IEA to refocus on energy security
U.S. Senator John Barrasso has released a report criticizing the International Energy Agency (IEA) for deviating from its original mission of promoting energy security.
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Barrasso criticizes Biden-Harris decision on Rock Springs Resource Management Plan
U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has expressed his disapproval following the Biden-Harris administration's release of its record of decision for the Rock...
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Senate passes key public lands bills including Barrasso's Wyoming initiative
The Senate has unanimously passed the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative (WPLI) Act of 2023, along with other significant public lands legislation.
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Senate passes EXPLORE Act aimed at boosting outdoor recreation
The U.S. Senate has passed the EXPLORE Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at promoting outdoor recreation across the nation.
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Senators criticize DOE's LNG export study
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Bill Cassidy have expressed strong criticism of a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
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Inspector general urges suspension of DoE loan program over conflict concerns
U.S. Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming and the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has issued a statement regarding the Inspector General's interim findings on potential conflicts of interest...
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Barrasso criticizes Buffalo Resource Management Plan
Today, Senator John Barrasso, a ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, addressed the final Buffalo Resource Management Plan released by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Senate advances key western state legislation focusing on forestry and ranching
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, spoke at a committee business meeting in Washington, D.C., where several pieces of legislation were considered.
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Senator Barrasso supports Chris Wright's nomination for Secretary of Energy
U.S. Senator John Barrasso has expressed his support for the nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy.
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Senator Barrasso supports Doug Burgum's nomination as Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Senator John Barrasso has issued a statement regarding the nomination of Governor Doug Burgum for the position of Secretary of the Interior.
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Senator Barrasso criticizes Biden-Harris resource management plan
U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming has voiced his disapproval of the Biden-Harris administration's Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP), as put forth by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In a statement, Barrasso emphasized the significance of federal lands to Wyoming's economy and community welfare. He stressed the necessity for access to resources such as oil, natural gas, trona, and other minerals in the state.
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Senator Barrasso criticizes Biden-Harris administration over oil lease sale
U.S. Senator John Barrasso has criticized the Biden-Harris administration ahead of the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) oil and natural gas lease sale scheduled for September 25, 2024, in Wyoming. The DOI is offering a historically low number of acres for lease at this sale.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill addressing workforce challenges at national parks
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and Senators King and Daines, chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Parks respectively, introduced S. 5125, the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act to address housing and workforce challenges impacting the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and other land management agencies.
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Senator Barrasso discusses advancements and challenges in nuclear fusion technology
Senator John Barrasso delivered an opening statement on nuclear fusion technology, highlighting recent advancements and the potential of this energy source. Barrasso emphasized the significance of nuclear fusion, describing it as "a process of combining two elements, such as hydrogen, to create a heavier element and generate energy." He noted that this atomic reaction powers the sun and could offer unlimited, emission-free energy if harnessed on Earth.
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Federal court halts BLM methane rule; Senator Barrasso responds
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has expressed approval for a federal district court's preliminary injunction on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) methane rule. This decision halts the implementation of the rule issued by the Biden-Harris administration earlier this year until a final ruling is made.
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Senator Barrasso urges stronger protections against China's influence on U.S. research
Senator Barrasso emphasized the critical importance of protecting U.S. research and technology from foreign adversaries, particularly China, during a recent hearing. He expressed concern that the Department of Energy (DOE) is not taking adequate measures to safeguard its advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.