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Delaney Introduces Legislation to Reduce Carbon Pollution, Reduce Taxes and Boost Economic Growth
Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has filed legislation to reduce carbon pollution and combat climate change in a pro-growth, economically responsible manner that helps working families. Delaney’s legislation offers a new approach, combining efforts...
Byrne Offers Amendment to Cut Over $1 Billion in Spending
Congressman Byrne’s amendment would eliminate all funding for the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) program. The program funds research and development of “clean-energy” technologies. Congressman Byrne believe...
Congressman Lamborn Supports Energy and Water Appropriations and Strengthens Our Energy Partnership with Israel
Congressman Doug Lamborn supported H.R. 2028, the FY 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. This legislation ensures the safety of our nuclear stockpile, provides adequate funding to the Army Corps of Engineers for critical infrastructure projects,...
Abraham Amendment to protect public from increased flood insurance rates passes House
Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, passed an amendment to the energy and water development appropriations bill around midnight Friday that defunds the President’s executive order that changed the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.
Ruppersberger Announces $48.6 Million to Protect Maryland’s Environment and Economy
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) today supported more than $48.6 million in federal funding to protect Maryland’s environment and keep commerce moving through the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore Harbor. The 2016 “Energy & Water Develop...
Himes Opposes Republican Cuts to Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Programs
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the House Republican majority’s Energy-Water appropriations bill (H.R. 2028) for fiscal year 2016. Himes voted against the bill, which the House passed today by a vote of 240-177.
Diaz-Balart Successful in Fully Funding Everglades Restoration in FY16 Appropriations Bill
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus and chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement aft...
Lance: House Bill Includes $500,000 for Rahway River Study
Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) announced today’s House-passed Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act (H.R. 2028) included a $500,000 allocation for the Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study.
Wilson Works to Uphold South Carolina’s Essential Resources and A Strong National Defense
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2028, the FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. This legislation is important to South Carolina, as it will provide resources for the Savannah River Site (SR...
Rep. Huffman Effort to Support West Marin Affordable Housing Advances in House of Representatives
Huffman: “This bill provides an opportunity for working families to stay in the region without impacting the existing landscape.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today a...
Congressman Garamendi Responds to Governor Brown’s Revised BDCP Water Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), one of California’s strongest voices against the proposed twin tunnel project, today responded to Governor Jerry Brown’s reimagining...
House Passes Gosar Amendments Supporting Increased Water Storage, Western Drought Solutions
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after successfully passing amendments on the House floor that protect and promote critical water infrastructure, thereby attaching them to the Energy and Water Devel...
Congressman Carson Applauds Promise Zone Designation for Indianapolis Community
Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement after Indianapolis was named one of eight cities in the country to receive a Second Round ‘Promise Zone’ designation – a status that grants low-income communities additional suppor...
HOYER ATTENDS FIFTH DISTRICT CHRISTMAS IN APRIL EVENTS
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5)attended Christmas in April Events today in Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties, where community volunteers rehabilitated the homes of low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners to improve their livin...
Shimkus, Bost & Davis Question Energy Regulator Over Rate Spike
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today questioning this month’s Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) planning resource auction that resulted in significantly higher ...
Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Protect Local Zoning Decisions from New Obama Regulation
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after introducing the Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act which would prohibit the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing a new reg...
Visclosky Announces HUD Grant to Gary Housing Authority
Congressman Pete Visclosky announced a $35,461 grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Gary Housing Authority under the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program
Congressman Fattah Statement on Philadelphia Business/Union Coalition Proposal to Raise Real Estate Tax
Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02), issued the following statement on a proposal by business, union, and civic leaders in Philadelphia to raise the real estate tax, which has the potential to create new jobs and supply additional funding for the city’s...
Higgins Calls for Support of Solar Ready Vets Program
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) called on Congress to support the Solar Ready Vets program, a federal initiative introduced by the White House to provide job training and opportunities for veterans in the rapidly growing solar industry. Speaking on t...
Simpson Boosts INL Funding in Energy Bill
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced that the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill reverses proposed cuts to Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, and cleanup acti...
Gosar Funding Rider Blocking EPA Water Grab Included in Final House Energy & Water...
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which included Congressman G...
CONGRESSMAN RUBÉN HINOJOSA ANNOUNCES USDA GRANTS AWARDED FOR EARTH DAY WATER PROJECTS IN DUVAL...
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa announces the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded grants and loans to Duval County and to the City of Alton for water projects and improvements as part of their Earth Day 2015 Project Selection
Congressman Mullin Fighting to Stop Waters of the U.S. Rule
Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) continues to fight the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) deeply-flawed proposed rule defining Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. Mullin cosponsored legislation calling for the withdr...
STATEMENT-REP. ENGEL: THERE IS MUCH TO CELEBRATE THIS EARTH DAY
Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on Earth Day. “We have a lot to celebrate this year as we honor the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Climate change can no lon...
Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bill to Require the VA to Pay Accrued Benefits to the...
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C – Shirley), member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced that he has introduced legislation to require the...
HOUSE PASSES ENERGY BILL PROTECTING GRID-ENABLED WATER HEATERS
Congressman Kevin Cramer joined a bi-partisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 by a voice vote. This legislation protects Grid-Enabled Water Heaters from U.S. Department of Ene...
Rep. Lowenthal, Stakeholders Issue ‘Call to Action’ on Critical Need for Long-term Freight Infrastructure...
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) joined with Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and major goods movement leaders from both the public and private sector in calling for immediate action by Congress to pass a surface transportation reauthorization bill that ...
HOYER ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) today announced $84,280 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing for homeless veterans in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. The funding is provide...
Van Hollen, Leggett Announce Housing Vouchers for Montgomery County Veterans
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced that the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County has been granted $72,776 in new Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers by th...
Boozman, Hill Request Investigation into Little Rock VA Solar Panels Activation Failure
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman French Hill (AR-02) urged the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (VAIOG) to evaluate the planning process for renewable energy programs, like the solar panels at the Little Ro...
