Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued a proposed rule regarding oil and gas leasing on federal lands. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Clearly President Biden is not content with the economic disasters he's already unleashed on American industries and everyone who turns on a light switch… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on H.R. 4374, the Energy Opportunities for All Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.).
"The federal land withdrawal around Chaco Canyon is just the latest entry on a long list of anti-energy actions by the activist Biden Administration. This action will decrease domestic energy production, hurt… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on the Biden administration's record on federal coal leasing, which threatens the long-term viability of production on federal lands. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"Coal is a necessary component of an all of the best energy mix, and critical to… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the president's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
"Congress has an important role in overseeing… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on two bills focused on unleashing Minnesota's untapped mineral potential. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
"It’s unacceptable that the Biden Administration continues to look abroad for minerals instead of mining domestically. Mining is our past, our… Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) led members of Congress on field tours and conducted a hearing to learn more about mineral resources in northern Minnesota and hear from local community members. Stauber issued the following statement in response:
"It was my pleasure to welcome my fellow members of the House to the Iron… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the president's Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in… Read more »
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) is hosting members for site visits and a field hearing in Mountain Iron, Minn. to examine the Iron Range's mineral potential and hear from local community leaders.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
"The Lower Energy Costs Act is a massive win for the American people and a much-needed boost for our economy. House Republicans know that when we produce energy here at home, we do it cleaner, safer, and more… Read more »
