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U.S. Senator John Barrasso has called for a comprehensive investigation into the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) due to concerns about favoritism and inappropriate outside influence. In a letter to the Inspector General of the DOE, Barrasso highlights questions about the impartiality of the LPO's operations and its Director, Jigar Shah.Barrasso specifically urges the Inspector General to investigate the relationships and interactions between Director Shah and the Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR), an organization he founded. Barrasso...
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Washington, DC - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today that the Jefferson County Courthouse in West Virginia has been designated as a National Historic Landmark (NHL). The NHL designation is the highest federal recognition of a property's historical, architectural, or archaeological significance."As West Virginians, we take great pride in the history of our state," said Chairman Manchin. "The designation of the Jefferson County Courthouse as a National Historic Landmark means that this piece of West Virginia heritage will be preserved for generations to come. This...
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened today to address pending legislation and appoint members to subcommittees for the 118th Congress. Several measures were ordered reported, covering a range of issues related to conservation, wilderness areas, water rights, and land management.One of the bills discussed was S. 594, which aims to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. According to Mr. Heinrich, the bill's sponsor, this legislation is essential for protecting and preserving the natural beauty...
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed his views on pending legislation at a committee business meeting in Washington, D.C. Senator Barrasso highlighted the importance of passing bipartisan bills and specifically mentioned the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act, which he had introduced. The act aims to transfer ownership of a hydropower plant in Wyoming to a local entity that can repair and bring it back into operation.In his remarks, Senator Barrasso emphasized the benefits of this transfer,...
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) has approved multiple pieces of legislation that support Wyoming's resources. Among the bills approved were two introduced by ENR ranking member John Barrasso (R-WY), namely the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act and the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023, both of which passed out of ENR by voice vote.The Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act aims to facilitate the responsible resource management of Wyoming's Pilot Butte Power Plant facility. Senator Barrasso explained during the markup, "This...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Nuclear Fuel Security Act has received broad support from various stakeholders, marking a significant step towards securing the future of American nuclear fuel production. The inclusion of this legislation in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) emphasizes the importance of a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain and aims to decrease reliance on foreign sources, particularly Russia.U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of the Nuclear Fuel...
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, in which he criticizes the Biden administration for allowing China to manipulate international climate agreements to gain an unfair economic edge. Barrasso, who is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, argues that China continues to build coal plants despite calls from the international community to phase out coal power.Barrasso highlights the role of President Joe Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry, in enabling China's actions. He points out that Kerry,...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is urging the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill that would ban the import of Russian uranium into the United States. The legislation, introduced by Barrasso and recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to end the country's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel."The United States must ban the sale of Russian uranium in America. Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s nuclear industry to fund his brutal invasion of Ukraine," said Senator Barrasso. "It is estimated that the U.S. spends roughly $1 billion per year on...
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In a recent development, Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy Rodgers, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have demanded answers from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a loan granted to a company with a history of predatory sales practices. The lawmakers are seeking clarity on the decision-making process behind the loan and the measures taken to ensure the protection of consumers.The loan in question has raised concerns due to the company's troubling track record. Senator Barrasso expressed his reservations, stating, "It is...
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Manchin Applauds Willow Project Reapproval
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Manchin Announces $1.27M Contract Award to Plug Abandoned Gas Well at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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Manchin, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
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Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
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ICYMI — Manchin: The Biden Admin panders to climate activists. I won't support their nominees.
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Manchin, Committee Convene to Examine the Nuclear Fuel Life Cycle
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Manchin Responds to Podesta Comments on the Role of Chinese Companies in US Energy Expansion
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ICYMI: Manchin Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition to Investigate Korean War Memorial InaccuraciesICYMI: Manchin Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition to Investigate Korean War Memorial Inaccuracies
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Manchin Statement on Interior’s Unprecedented Delay on Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan
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Manchin, Colleagues Urge Ambassador Emanuel to Work With Japan, G7 Allies to Strengthen Energy Security
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Manchin Joins Groundbreaking on BHE Renewables’ $500,000,000 Jackson County Manufacturing Hub