Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bipartisan energy efficiency legislation that gives federal agencies greater opportunities to reduce energy use through Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs). The federal government is the largest consumer of energy in the country, spending $6 billion annually in federal facilities. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Daines today joined the House of Representatives in passing legislation to protect states’ regulatory rights and stop the Obama administration’s continued war on American energy development. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Daines’ bill to reimburse states for funds spent to reopen National Parks during the partial government shutdown received its first hearing today, with a Montana businessman testifying on the importance of tourism and National Parks to Montana’s economy. Read more »
WASHINGTON– Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee, today held a legislative hearing to examine bills pertaining to state and federal management of national parks and other public lands. Utah’s Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox was among the guests testifying at the hearing today. Read more »
Washington, D.C. (November 21, 2013) – Yesterday, state wildlife management officials presented members of the Congressional Western Caucus with a strong plan to ensure the conservation of lesser prairie-chicken habitat. Both parties committed to continue the dialog and work together to find innovative solutions that benefit the species and ensure economic opportunity. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, PA-5, today voted to support the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R. 1900), which would expedite the federal review process for interstate natural gas pipelines. The measure is the third energy-related bill to advance through the House this week. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Federal Lands and Energy Security Act of 2013 (H.R. 1965), by a vote of 228-192, and the Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy (H.R. 2728), by a vote of 235-187. Read more »
WASHINGTON—Stressing that many rural county budgets are already stretched thin as they strive to deliver vital services, Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO), today, led a bipartisan group of 46 of his House colleagues in urging Budget Conferees to provide certainty for counties and prioritize funding for the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILT) program. PILT reimburses local governments for losses in tax revenues due to the presence of large expanses of un-taxable federal lands, ensuring vital funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, education and other essential operations. Read more »
Washington, DC (November 21, 2013)—This week, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted with Republicans and Democrats on three key energy bills: HR 1965, the Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act; HR 2728, the Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; and HR 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. All three bills are a part of the House’s strategy to responsibly develop our domestic resources in a responsible manner. Read more »
Congressman Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement following the House’s passage of H.R. 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act: Read more »
