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Leader Upton Remarks at Hearing With Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

07.27.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

FERC’S UNIQUENESS

“FERC is a relatively small agency with an important mission. FERC is also unique in several ways: FERC is organized as an independent agency comprised of a bipartisan commission; FERC is funded primarily through user-fees and annual charges paid by regulated energy companies; and importantly, FERC’s responsibilities are limited by the statutes passed by Congress.

“FERC’s primary responsibilities include...

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Leader Rodgers Remarks at Hearing With Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

07.27.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

“Since our last hearing in 2019, we now have three new Commissioners, a departing Commissioner Chatterjee, and Mr. Glick has been elevated to Chairman.

“This shifting leadership makes our oversight particularly useful and timely today.”

FERC’S MISSION

“How FERC executes its mission can have profound impacts on the price of energy, and our security, also, the ability of...

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Energy and Commerce Republicans Applaud Bipartisan Energy Cybersecurity Bills Passing the House

07.20.2021

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) released the following statement about the energy infrastructure bills:

“This week, the People’s House took action on several bipartisan Energy and Commerce bills to bolster the energy emergency and cybersecurity responsibilities at the Department of Energy. This builds on our work to make sure expert agencies, like DOE, are empowered to combat bad actors and protect our critical infrastructure, including pipelines and our electric grid. We’re grateful for and...

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Leader Rodgers: The CLEAN Future Act Will Take Us Backwards to a Time Before Reliable Electricity and Modern Conveniences

06.29.2021

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks today during an Energy Subcommittee hearing on modernizing America’s electric grid.

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

HYDROPOWER DELIVERING RELIABLE ENERGY

“Now, what has become clear to the American public over the past year has been the role of state and federal policies that jeopardize affordable, reliable energy and power.

“Keeping the lights on is needed for a prosperous society, and it’s key to lifting people out of poverty and improving...

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Leader Upton Delivers Remarks on How to Modernize America’s Electric Grid

06.29.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at Tuesday’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on modernizing America’s electric grid.

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

NEEDING A BIPARTISAN APPROACH

“I look forward to today’s hearing to examine the challenges and opportunities to modernize our electric grid. However, I am concerned that the Majority’s go it alone approach will prevent Congress from fixing some of the most obvious needs.

“Instead of the Majority’s Green New Deal wish-list, we should be starting with proven bipartisan issues.

“The Committee should be...

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Mounting Costs: The Real Harm of the Biden Administration’s Environmental Agenda on the American People and the Economy

June 14, 2021 at 4:30pm

https://youtu.be/H89IszuM5lg

 

Forum Participants: 

Douglas Holtz-Eakin – American Action Forum President
Tom Dobbins – Aluminum Association President and CEO
Michelle Bloodworth – America’s Power President and CEO

CLICK HERE for the forum press release.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Bipartisan Solutions to Enhance Cybersecurity of U.S. Energy Infrastructure

06.10.2021

Includes Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen DOE’s Ability to Respond to Threats A

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E&C Democrats Block Amendment to Condemn Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

06.10.2021

Washington, D.C. — Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee blocked a Republican amendment expressing Congress’s disapproval of the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which will lead to increased Russian energy dominance throughout Europe. During a full committee markup today, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following remarks:

“While I commend the Committee today for taking up four bills to enhance our energy security, we must address the actions by the Biden administration to do the exact opposite,” Rep. Duncan said....

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