Alan Shaw will appear before the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee during a March 9 hearing. That's not the end of the line of the administration. Oct 1, 2020, Carper Slams EPA Rollback That Allows Industry to Relax Air Toxic Pollution Controls Oregonians know Ron as a senator who listens. This page provides information on legislation that has been introduced and falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Oct 30, 2020, President Trump Signs Bipartisan Wildlife Conservation Bill into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. It's not yet clear whether the legislation will have the necessary 60 votes to clear the Senate, but the bipartisan group of co-sponsors suggests it'll have more than a fighting chance. "Through this legislation, Congress has a real opportunity to ensure that what happened in East Palestine will never happen again," Vance said in a statement. Previously, she served as the Policy Director of the Ecosystems Program at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced the departure of Mary Frances Repko and welcomed Courtney Taylor as the new Democratic Staff Director of the EPW Committee. Why is that the case? Oct 30, 2020, Barrasso Praises Trump Administrations Final Rule to Delist the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48 States "And I especially want to hear why Norfolk Southern, after seeing a record $3.3 billion in profits last year, prioritized billions in stock buybacks instead of putting that money towards safety and towards their workers.". The second show shows that in other Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, questioned Joseph Goffman, nominee to be assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation, during an EPW Committee hearing. Trent Lott's grandson finds his way to the Senate. But your last hearing was in May Nov 13, 2020, President Trump Signs Barrassos Wildlife Conservation Bill into Law Below is the opening And the effects of these regulations As we know from our presentation in February of 2022, you've You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. She is also a former legislative assistant to Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio).Murphie Barrett will serve as the committees senior policy advisor for infrastructure and economic development and will oversee the committee staffs infrastructure team. During the environmental movements of the 1960s and 1970s, Congress took a greater role in environmental protection. A bipartisan group of senators, led by Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown and Ohio Republican J.D. He is a native of Martinsburg, West Virginia.Jake Kennedy will continue to serve as legislative assistant for the committee where he will support the staffs environment team. the record. I mentioned the Inflation Reduction Act. A case successfully led by my home state. S.Res. administration. Senator Carper's Chairmanship of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - State of Delaware News State Agencies Social Media Mobile Apps Topics NEWS FEED DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2 Date Posted: February 17, 2023 Specifically, he pressed Mr. Goffman about his failure to contact North Dakota regulators after committing to the Senator he would during his last . Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.His five years in the White House saw reduction of U.S. involvement in the . Office of Air and Radiation. And so I think it's important in light of the discussion today.So you've been at the administration within the Office of Air and Radiation, and according to the chairman, you've done a lot of work throughout your course of your career.But your last hearing was in May 20[22]. There, the Supreme Court held that the Clean Power Plan was an S. 418: Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023, S. 115: Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2023, S. 292: Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023, S. 282: Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023, S. 404: Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, S. 352: Highway Formula Modernization Act of 2023. There, the Supreme Court held that the Clean Power Plan was an illegal overreach of EPAs authorityWhen Congress wishes to vest agencies with broad authorities, like the authority to fundamentally change our nation's energy sector, Congress speaks clearly.Congress does not address major policy questions through silence or ambiguous grants of authority. policy driven. He is a native of Cross Lanes, West Virginia.Travis Voyles will serve as oversight counsel for the committee. words, how much will be in service. The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is responsible for legislation and oversight of the natural and built environment and for studying matters concerning environmental protection and resource conservation and utilitization . She is an exceptionally bright and dedicated leader and we are beyond grateful for her commitment to serving our nation, said Carper. effects that retirement will have and how most power plant retirements are It's not yet clear whether the legislation will have the necessary 60 votes to clear the Senate, but the bipartisan group of co-sponsors suggests it'll have more than a fighting chance. McMurry previously served as a counsel and legislative assistant to Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and was a legislative staffer for Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.).Taylor Meredith will serve as counsel for the committee. For live updates, follow the Senate Employment Office on Twitter @Senate_Jobs . Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. Tomlinson previously practice law at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. This incident requires a broad industry response, and we will also work with the owners of the rail cars on the integrity and safety of the equipment we use.". Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, & Regulatory Oversight "Examining the Impact of Plastic Use and Identifying Solutions for Reducing Plastic Waste" and served as a legislative assistant to Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.).Jess Kramer will serve as counsel for the committee where she will be responsible for issues related to clean and safe water and water infrastructure. Energy & Environment. January 12, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. GPO Publications for Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Committee Membership (Senate.gov) Committee Activity Committees may hold hearings on policy issues and on specific bill proposals, consider and further develop bill proposals through a markup process, and report legislation and recommended changes to the full chamber. He is a native of Huntington, West Virginia.Tyler Jenkins will serve as research assistant for the committee and will support the committees oversight team. There are 18 bills referred to this committee: Committee press statements from ProPublica Represent: Carper Introduces Legislation to Address Disparities in Federal Transportation Infrastructure Investments for Native American Communities landmark decision in West Virginia versus the EPA. We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. Bob Casey, D-Pa., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. You and I have talked about this, this leads to job loss, poor health, drug addiction, hopelessness.But the graphs we're looking at only consider the Inflation Reduction Act. Kasowitz Benson Torres senior counsel Senator Joseph I. Lieberman was a featured guest on the EcoRight Speaks podcast with host Chelsea Henderson, former senior policy advisor for the late Senator John Warner and former professional staff to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. So you've been at the administration Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw speaks to reporters, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, near the site where a freight train derailed Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. This page provides information on legislation that has been introduced and falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3 near East Palestine, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and creeks in the area. She will be responsible for issues related to chemical safety and hazardous waste. about the types of policies that are driving power plant retirement, and how those plants are shutting down without adequate replacement power. Oct 29, 2020, Carper Briefed on Oil Washing Ashore on Delaware's Beaches The Senate Finance Committee must find at least $80 billion over five years in order to fund the gap between current projected dedicated revenues and spending levels prescribed in the EPW bill. S. 2800 (115th): Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, S. 1447 (115th): Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017. "As the [National Transportation Safety Board] has noted, there are also industry-wide issues, and we would expect that other industry participants will also be involved in future hearings. Oct 1, 2020. Senator Kelly is committed to transparency and accountability in government. And although we're not always voting the same way, it's Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffman’s nomination, including at a . That does not happen every day and it bears testament to Joes character and commitment to doing what is right. Vance, introduced legislation on Wednesday looking to regulate the railroad industry. Jenkins previously served as a fellow for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). A man takes photos as a black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, during a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern train, Feb. 6, 2023. finalized next month, will force the shuttering of 10,500 megawatts of fossil ). "As the [National Transportation Safety Board] has noted, there are also industry-wide issues, and we would expect that other industry participants will also be involved in future hearings. Portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio still on fire the following day, Feb. 4, 2023. The CEO of Norfolk Southern, the rail company responsible for the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, has agreed to appear before a Senate committee next week. In floor remarks Wednesday, Schumer announced his support for the bipartisan Railway Safety Act and said he would work with the bill's sponsors to advance it forward for a vote. Kennedy previously served as a legislative assistant for the EPW Committee under former Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) About the Chairman. U.S. Senate: Hearings & Meetings Hearings & Meetings Displayed below are brief descriptions of each committee meeting and hearing scheduled to take place today, and on days thereafter. Below are all current senators and the committees on which they serve. The Budget Committee does not have subcommittees. Feb 21, 2023. S. 349 (116th): Reviving Americas Scenic Byways Act of 2019, S. 1014 (116th): Route 66 Centennial Commission Act. So the Inflation Reduction Act is committee as you see who haven't had a chance to face to face with you, Mr. really about inflation but about funding partisan priorities. Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. So I'm going to request unanimous remains stubbornly high. ", The Norfolk Southern spokesperson said in their statement, of proposed rail legislation, "The rail industry needs to learn as much as we can from East Palestine. So given the significance of what He will be responsible for nuclear safety and EPA science issues. by Keturah Hetrick on 02/22/2023. presentation, which I have here, I have the presentation here, be put into consider the nominees. and Senator John Kennedy (R-La. 2018, created two new joint select committees of the House and Senate. Signed into law by President Biden in November 2021, this historic bipartisan achievement is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure and a testament to the strong work that is still possible when we put politics aside to do what is best for our country. Welcome back. Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee on Water and Power. Prior to working on policy and legislative issues, Courtney practiced law at the Department of Interior, as a litigator at the Department of Justice, and at a global law firm. concern are the warnings being sounded by the grid operators. GovTrack.us is not a government website. The first being the Supreme Court Street [Journal] editorial board, So I'm going to request unanimous Now what? Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee marked up its iteration of the bill, outlined here, and it was unanimously approved by the committee. Prior to her time on the committee, Horner served as director and assistant counsel for government affairs at the Portland Cement Association and practiced federal environmental law in Washington, D.C., at Hunton and Williams LLP.Max Hyman will serve as professional staff for the committee where he will be responsible for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), regional economic development, and the General Services Administration (GSA). The Energy Act of 2020 guidelines under the Clean Water Act, and the so called Good Neighbor rule will Senator Sullivan has been able to pass numerous bills and amendments related to rebuilding and modernizing our country's . Majority Members (10) Minority Members (9) Manchin, Joe (WV), Chairman Wyden, Ron (OR) Cantwell, Maria (WA) . regulations, including a proposed Good Neighbor rule that is expected to be Meredith previously served as a senior advisor to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and as a policy counsel in the EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee plans to hold a hearing on the environmental and public health impacts on the local community following the train derailment in East. Mitchell previously served as staff assistant in Senator Capitos personal office.Kelley Moore will serve as communications director for the committee and Senator Capitos personal office. drive away critical baseload energy resources like coal and natural gas. This is the first major legislative foray for Vance, Ohio's freshman senator. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. plants retire, but the usage of those still in service will be much lower. Senate Environment and Public Works ranking member Shelley Moore Capito is telling the nation's top nuclear energy regulator to get its workers back into the office. Previously, Zach served as senior professional staff to the House Committee on Energy and Commerces Subcommittee on Environment and the Subcommittee on Energy; as professional staff to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technologys Subcommittee on Energy; and as professional staff to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! "This is precisely the kind of proposal we need to see in Congress," he said. "These commonsense bipartisan safety measures will finally hold big railroad companies accountable, make our railroads and the towns along them safer, and prevent future tragedies, so no community has to suffer like East Palestine again," Brown said in a statement. The derailment has caused concerns for residents as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform. legislation will drive down the deployment and use of coal and power plants at predicted, that bill has failed in achieving its titular purpose as inflation decreases in coal usage. And, dont just take my word for it. S. 1359 (115th): John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017. Subcommittee on Defense. Court's ruling and prior defeats in our nation's highest courts. coming before us again today. health, drug addiction, hopelessness. He is a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he has championed efforts to transform our energy system from fossil fuels to renewable power sources like solar and wind. To translate what these charts mean in baseload power resources in this country, especially our coal resources. Trent Lott's grandson finds his way to the Senate. PJM is ringing the alarm about the 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. is further hits to communities devastated by policies that were previously put Senator Tom Carper (D-Del. In a recent presentation, graph shows anticipated use of coal power without carbon capture, CCUS, between Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. If youve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new study guide tab located just below the bill title. Refined by: Oct 22, 2020, Carper, Van Hollen, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds Would you like to join our advisory group to work with us on the future of GovTrack? my home state. He regularly publishes his Senate schedule so Arizonans can see who he's meeting and how he's working for our state. Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! We have some new members on our The time and location of each meeting/hearing is identified. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. What proponents The third item of Sen. Whitehouse adds environmental lobbyist in Budget Committee climate-change fight. (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to 9: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser, S.J.Res. Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. The rail industry needs to learn as much as it can from East Palestine, as can the owners of the rail cars.". Alan Shaw will appear before the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee during a March 9 hearing. been a critical advisor in the development of the administration's so called WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday March 1, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The American Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Act is bipartisan legislation authored by EPW Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) So the charts behind me, these are 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, S. 2372 (117th): Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2022, S. 3742 (117th): Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022, S. 3743 (117th): Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S. 4136 (117th): Water Resources Development Act of 2022, S. 1931 (117th): Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, S. 914 (117th): Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, S. 3590 (116th): Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, S. 3051 (116th): Americas Conservation Enhancement Act, S. 2302 (116th): Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. 33: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. "We owe every American the peace of mind that their community is protected from a catastrophe of this kind. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI) Committee on Appropriations. February 4, 2021 Carper to Chair of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. ), as prepared for delivery: We have gathered here today for a second time to consider Joe Goffmans nomination to serve as the Environmental Protection Agencys Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. Barrett has previously served as staff director to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committees Subcommittee on Highways and Transit under former Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Voyles previously served as principal deputy associate administrator and as director of oversight in EPAs Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. It is important to note, however, that a diverse array of industry groups also support Joe Goffmans nominationfrom utility organizations like the Edison Electric Institute to biofuel groups like the Renewable Fuels Association. "This is precisely the kind of proposal we need to see in Congress," he said. He also is pushing every member of Congress to follow his lead and publicly share their official schedules online. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. James Mountain Inhofe (/ n h f / INN-hoff; born November 17, 1934) is a former American politician who served as a United States senator from Oklahoma from 1994 to 2023. And thank you for being here.We have some new members on our committee as you see who haven't had a chance to face to face with you, Mr. Goffman. Oct 15, 2020, Carper, Senators Press EPA on Implementation of Trump Order to Withhold Federal Funding from Major U.S. Cities Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Committee Hide Overview Recent Activity Nomination: White Nomination: Ritch Nomination: Renick Nomination: Klein Nomination: Moore Committee Meetings View this committee schedule Website: https://epw.senate.gov/public/ Information on subcommittees, membership, leadership, news, and more. mean that you intend to continue to interpret the Clean Air Act in these More on This Committee within the Office of Air and Radiation, and according to the chairman, you've He first joined the staff in 2011, and served as chief counsel from . Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. further hit coal plants in our industrial heartland. Always citing the need to "throw open the doors of government," he holds an open-to-all town hall meeting in each of Oregon's 36 counties each year. WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Over fifty groups, representing a broad coalition of interests, have voiced their support for Joe Goffmans nomination to serve as Assistant Administrator. The freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3 near East Palestine, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and creeks in the area. Oct 30, 2020, Senate Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Founders Honor National Native American Heritage Month this November Hyman previously served as a legislative assistant in Senator Capitos personal office. Oct 29, 2020, Carper Joins Conservation Groups in Celebrating Americas Conservation Enhancement Act While much has changed since Mr. Goffman last appeared before this committee nine months agoincluding the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the growth of clean energy manufacturing jobs in our nation, and the lowest unemployment rate since 1969the strong and diverse support for his nomination has not wavered. Dixon previously served as a staff assistant at the White House.Elizabeth Horner will serve as chief counsel for the EPW committee. report referenced here, and the EPA But the graphs we're looking at only consent that the our staffs have talked about this. This is the first major legislative foray for Vance, Ohio's freshman senator. I also spent one year as a Fellow on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee staff, working on legislative issues and executive branch oversight. If nothing has changed, does that And it's going to be gravely exacerbated by policies that drive away critical baseload energy resources like coal and natural gas.These regulatory policies will likely render unachievable the administration's goal to electrify certain industries that currently do not depend on the grid such as automobiles or gas ranges as grid operators struggle to fill current, nevermind future, demand.So earlier this week, the Wall Street [Journal] editorial board wrote about the types of policies that are driving power plant retirement, and how those plants are shutting down without adequate replacement power.They cite a report released last week, excuse me, by PJM, which serves more than 65 million people across 13 states including the District of Columbia where we are and also the state of West Virginia where I live.PJM is ringing the alarm about the effects that retirement will have and how most power plant retirements are policy driven.This is a quote from their report, policies like an EGU strategy could lead to energy shortages and blackouts, as the Journal observed, quote, he steep costs of complying with EPA agency regulations, including a proposed Good Neighbor rule that is expected to be finalized next month, will force the shuttering of 10,500 megawatts of fossil fuel generation.So I'm going to request unanimous consent that the editorial, the PJM report referenced here, and the EPA presentation, which I have here, I have the presentation here, be put into the record.That will be the substance of my questions.