WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego, Hobbs and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments * Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona elected officials, and business leaders in opposing provisions in Trump and House Republicans' budget bill that would jeopardize Arizona's economic momentum as a hub for innovation in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Burgum Vows to Unleash Domestic Energy and Resources Today, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the department. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Carter Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and Our Health Care Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Made In Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Lee Releases ENR Budget Reconciliation Text Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released legislative text to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. "This is President Trump's agenda: cut the Green New Scam, reduce the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Congressman David Scott Statement On the Events Unfolding in the Middle East Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott released the following statement on the events unfolding in the Middle East: "For almost two decades, we have uncovered disturbing evidence of Iran hiding military nuclear weapons under its nuclear energy program. I indicated as much in my 2012 NATO Parliament more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds Trump Administration's Biofuels Announcement * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, Rep. Mike Flood issued a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the next two years. "President Trump and Administrator Zeldin's decision to push RVOs to a record high is great news for America's farmers and our rural com more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on Current Israel-Iran Conflict WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the current Israel-Iran conflict: "Donald Trump's short-sighted withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement placed Israel in a position where it felt a preemptive strike in self-defense was necessary. Iran's failure to abide by nuclear nonproliferation  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding Israel's attack on Iran: "Israel's attacks against Iran are so far successful and more than justified and the United States stands firmly behind Israel. Iran is behind the deaths of hundreds of American troops and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Praises President Trump and Secretary Zeldin for Supporting Homegrown Iowa Biofuels with Expanded RVOs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement praising the Trump administration for expanding Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and supporting homegrown Iowa biofuels: "I thank President Trump and Secretary Zeldin for standing with Iowa far more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds EPA Biofuels Announcement Raising RFS Volumes * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement raising Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels. The announcement also proposes strengthening the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by ensuring only liquid fuels are  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper: "Washington is trying to tell Colorado what land is for sale." * Comments come after Senate Republicans added a provision to their budget to sell three million acres of public land to bankroll tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on Senate Republicans' proposal in the budget reconciliation bill to sel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Applauds RVO Proposal as Win for Iowa's Ag Community, Biofuels Producers * Proposal follows Hinson's Advocacy to Trump Admin Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent announcement on the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for 2026 and 2027. "I'm very encouraged by the EPA's  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Hobbs, and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments * 69,000 jobs and $58 billion in investments in Arizona in jeopardy without federal tax credits Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona elected officials, and business leaders in opposing provisions in Trump and House Republicans' budget b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Caucus Leaders Budzinski, Magaziner and Union Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits, Avoid Job Losses * Labor leaders and Members of Congress highlighted the devastating impact cutting these tax credits would have on jobs across the country WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02), co-leads of the Congressi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * McClintock, Lee Introduce the Open America's Waters Act to Repeal Jones Act, Boost Coastal Trade WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) introduced the Open America's Waters Act today to deregulate America's coastal trade and alleviate the energy crisis by repealing the outdated Jones Act. U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a companion bill in the U.S. Senate. "The Jones A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley: Trump Firefighting Reorganization Plan 'Literally Playing with Fire' * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that oversees funding for the U.S. Interior Department and U.S. Forest Service, released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order directing the agencies to reorganize and consolidate wildland f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild." NGOs are non-governmental organizations. * * * Chairwoman Greene, Ranking Member Stansbury, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss how America's more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump to Attend Senator Dave McCormick's Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on July 15 The Summit will bring together top leaders in government, energy, labor, AI technologies, and more to ensure Pennsylvania plays a key role in America's new era of energy dominance. * Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025: President Donald J. Trump will be attending Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Comer and members of the committee: Thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Adam Thierer, and I am a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, where I cover emergin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Israel's Military Operations Against Iran Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning Israel's military operations against Iran and Iran's retaliation: "The consequences of further escala more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz, Meeks Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance Washington, DC - Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of St more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 11, 2025, at a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Since Republicans reclaimed the power of a trifecta in Washington, we have seen nothing but an onslaught of unprecedented and irresponsible abuses of power. Whether it's been the Elon Musk led DOGE shadow operatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement Following Renewable Fuels Standard Rulemaking on Renewable Volume Obligations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Renewable Fuels Standard rulemaking noticing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027: "President Trump and Administrator Zeldin h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Applauds Reversal of Flawed Biden-era Anti-Dam Agreement * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement today celebrating President Trump's move to undo the Biden administration's disastrous "Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative." "The Biden administration's one-sided, backroom agreement blatantly disregarded the essential role the lower Snake River dams play  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, on June 12, 2025, urged the Senate to reject the nomination of ex-Rep. Billy Long to lead the Internal Revenue Service, citing a "rap-sheet" of alleged tax scams, corruption and cover-ups. Wyden detailed accusations including implication in a bribery scheme, promotion of fake tax credits, and no-show jobs, stating, "It's one corruption bombshell after another." He emphasized the importance of fairness, independence, and ethics at the IRS. * * * more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Slams Trump EPA's Polluter-First Agenda and Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Washington (June 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and a co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, today issued the following statement after Administrator Zeldin announced the Environmental Protection Agency ( more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey, Health, Labor Leaders, Educators, Climate Advocates Host Virtual Teach-In on Trump Administration's Cuts to Critical Funding * Health Care and Food Justice Cuts | Climate and Education Cuts Washington (June 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Are Unleashing America's Energy Dominance * Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) applauded the announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RSF) volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027, as well as to partially waive the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw From Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the historic Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) reached between the Federal Government and the Si more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Proposed Volumes for Renewable Fuels Standard * Washington, DC -- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. "Today's announcement rightfully recognizes the key role biofuels play in American energy security," Sm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Special Competitive Studies Project President Yll Bajraktari from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I am here to discuss the strategic role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the FY2026 Department of Energy Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget. "Alongside Secretary Wright, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is working to unleash American  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch' * By Stephen Appezzato - A coalition of environmental groups and fishing cooperatives has filed a federal lawsuit to block the construction of Empire Wind 1, the offshore wind farm that will be located about 19 miles east of Long Branch. The groups, Clean Ocean Action (COA), Prote more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Statement on Israeli Preemptive Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement in response to Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran: "I wholeheartedly support Israel defending its people and nation. The United States must unequivocally stand with the Israeli people as they fight for their right to exist. Our alliance is resolute, and will  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Westerman Applauds Presidential Actions on Columbia River This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled "Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin," which overturns the Biden administration's actions that harmed local communities by threatening to eliminate hydrop more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Pull out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement * Oregon senator: "Donald Trump proves yet again his irrational preference for litigation and mindless destruction of actual achievements like this settlement agreement" Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's decision th more PR