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May 17: bills handled by Energy and Natural Resources Committee

There was activity on six bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 17.


News Release: The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced the selection of 109 new projects across 27 states, totaling nearly $21.8 million in federal funding from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research and development programs. Small businesses play a major role in spurring innovation and creating jobs in the U.S. economy.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.


E&C Announces Additional Details on Infant Formula Hearing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced additional details today on the hearing the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold on Wednesday, May 25, at 11 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Formula Safety and Supply: Protecting the Health of America’s Babies."


U.S. Department of Energy Extends Application Deadline for $6 Billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today extended the deadline for applications and sealed bid submissions under the $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program. The CNC program supports the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors, the nation’s largest source of clean, emissions-free electricity.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 17 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Barrasso: Buy American Energy, Not Energy from Tyrants

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Venezuela.


Subcommittee Leader McKinley: What is the EPA Doing to Protect our Grid and Prevent Blackouts?

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing today, Subcommittee Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) delivered the following opening remarks during a hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.


Pallone Remarks at Press Conference on Baby Formula Shortage

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other House Democratic leaders at a press conference this afternoon to discuss their efforts to address the nationwide baby formula shortage. Following, are Chairman Pallone’s remarks as prepared for delivery...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a full committee hearing to examine ways to strengthen the energy and mineral partnership between the U.S. and Canada.


Hanford Builds New Office Building to Support Waste Cleanup Mission

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Two prime contractors for the EM Office of River Protection (ORP) are working together to provide a safe and modern office space for workers as the Hanford Site prepares for 24/7 waste-treatment operations and increased laboratory testing services.


EM’s Robertson Highlights Cleanup Progress, Strengthened Engagement to Advisory Board Chairs

News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Members of eight local advisory boards across the cleanup complex gathered on May 3-4 for the biannual Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB ) National Chairs meeting, where they discussed cleanup progress and accomplishments, Biden administration priorities, updates on EM ’s budget, the status of the board’s latest recommendations and other topics.


Leader Rodgers: The 1970s are Calling. Socialist Price Controls will Make Energy Crisis Worse.

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke out at the House Rules Committee today on H.R. 7688, the Socialist Energy Price Fixing Act.


Topsham Hydro Partners Limited Partnership (L.P.); Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment discussed on May 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Leader Rodgers Discusses Baby Formula Shortage on Fox News

News Release: “This is devastating. It’s a matter of life and death."


Legacy Management Participates in Western Colorado Children’s Water Festival

News Release: Sara Woods was a fifth grader when a field trip to a western Colorado water festival changed her life.


News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - The EM West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP ) cleanup contractor helped sponsor a recent outdoor competition that tests local high school students on their knowledge of the environment while challenging them to work together in teams.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.