U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 23, 2024 - 22:12 GMT

Carper Statement on President Biden’s Intent to Nominate Matthew Marzano to Nuclear Regulatory Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that he intends to nominate Matthew Marzano to be a …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

Capito: EPW Report Exposes Yet Another Radical, Anti-American Group Benefiting from Inflation Reduction Act

The NDN Collective, which refers to the United States as an “enemy” and a “so-called country,” is helping administer $100 million in funding from the EPA through the Inflation Reduction Act. Click here to view the report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 17:01 GMT

Carper Applauds $4.3 Billion from EPA for Projects That Cut Climate Pollution Across the Country

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded an announcement from the Biden administration that the Environmental Protection Agency will award more than $4.3 billion to grantees …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 00:26 GMT

What They Are Saying: Broad Support for Bipartisan 2024 Water Resources Development Act

Carper, Capito Legislation Invests in Water Infrastructure Projects and Programs That Will Impact All 50 states WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad group of stakeholders has voiced support for the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024 …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 23:08 GMT

Carper Discusses Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery Efforts, Path Ahead

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing on the state and federal response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “The Response to the Francis Scott Key …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on the State and Federal Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 10, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a hearing on the state and federal response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The hearing will examine the unified …

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Published on July 9, 2024 - 17:48 GMT

SIGNED: Bipartisan ADVANCE Act to Boost Nuclear Energy Now Law

Senate EPW leaders Capito, Carper join House Commerce leaders McMorris Rodgers, Pallone in celebrating enactment of landmark nuclear energy legislation, attend White House signing ceremony WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the president signed into law the …

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Published on July 9, 2024 - 17:48 GMT

Carper, Capito, McMorris Rodgers, Pallone Celebrate Signing of Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Bill, the ADVANCE Act

Committee leaders joined President Biden at the White House as he signed the ADVANCE Act into law WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Carper Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overrule Chevron Deference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States overruled the precedent set in Chevron v. Natural …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

Carper Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States granted a stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

ICYMI: Carper’s Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Bill, the ADVANCE Act, Heads To President’s Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, celebrated Senate passage last week of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean …

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Published on June 21, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

Carper Statement on EPA and DOE’s Launch of Competitive Grant Program to Reduce Methane Emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) for announcing the availability of $850 …

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Published on June 19, 2024 - 01:42 GMT

Senate Sends Capito, Carper, Whitehouse Nuclear Energy Bill to President’s Desk

Bipartisan legislation to support development and deployment of new nuclear technologies overwhelmingly passes Senate. Ranking Member Capito floor remarks here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate voted to pass bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. …

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Published on June 19, 2024 - 01:42 GMT

Carper, Capito, Whitehouse Applaud Senate Passage of Nuclear Energy Bill, the ADVANCE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today applauded Senate passage of …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

Carper Highlights Collaborative Conservation Efforts in USFWS Budget Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE FEDERAL …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

Capito: Inflation Reduction Act Benefiting Radical Anti-Border, Anti-ICE Groups

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 18:57 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Click here to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Proposed Fiscal …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 18:57 GMT

VIDEO: Capito Discusses WV Projects, Staffing, Permits with Fish and Wildlife Service Director

Click here to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing titled, “The U.S. Fish and …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 18:57 GMT

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposed 2025 Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 12, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (the Service) proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D …

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