", 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. That will be the substance of my WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Really three major events that apply directly to the air offices responsibilities and authority since we last saw you.The first being the Supreme Court landmark decision in West Virginia versus the EPA. And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. He also previously served as professional staff to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technologys Subcommittee on Oversight.Andrew Zach will continue to serve as a professional staff for the committee. Street [Journal] editorial board, So I'm going to request unanimous The EPA staff confirmed that the I mentioned the Inflation Reduction Act. Her wealth of environmental expertise and experience will be tremendous assets as she leads our teams legislative and oversight efforts., Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/1/carper-announces-new-epw-staff-director, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/1/carper-announces-new-epw-staff-director. S. 1523 (114th): A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes. The blue line in the graph shows anticipated use of coal power without carbon capture, CCUS, between 20 and 40the red line with the IRA is noticeably lower.The second show shows that in other words, how much will be in service. Sen. Whitehouse adds environmental lobbyist in Budget Committee climate-change fight. told The New York Times in an interview not long after that decision, quote, WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. He is a native of Cross Lanes, West Virginia.Travis Voyles will serve as oversight counsel for the committee. And although we're not always voting the same way, it's certainly, I take this seriously, the processing of the nominations.I want to thank Mr. Goffman for coming before us again today. So given the significance of what The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022) authorizes much-needed investments in projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) across the country. Each committee is made up of 16 members equally divided between the House and Senate. 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. And so I think it's important in light of the discussion today. The majority party ensures it has a majority on every committee. statement of Ranking Member Capito as delivered. So I'm going to request unanimous And although we're not always voting the same way, it's Zach previously served as professional staff under former EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). Vance, introduced legislation on Wednesday looking to regulate the railroad industry. This is the first major legislative foray for Vance, Ohio's freshman senator. Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. S. 2827 (115th): A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act. S. 1857 (115th): A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee works on issues to protect public health and the environment, conduct oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency and push for smart investments in our nation's infrastructure. Horner previously served as majority senior counsel under former EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). predicted, that bill has failed in achieving its titular purpose as inflation Committee membership information is from the unitedstates project on github. Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito About the Chairman. The rail industry needs to learn as much as it can from East Palestine, as can the owners of the rail cars.". Dan Sullivan was sworn in as Alaska's eighth United States Senator on January 6, 2015. We have some new members on our Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del. Bob Casey, D-Pa., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. "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. The hearing has not yet been formally noticed by the committee, but other witnesses are expected. Environment and Public Works: Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE) Capito, Shelley Moore (R-WV) . Importantly, he follows the law in a way that also provides the Predictability and certainty that industry wants and needs. Thus far he has held more than 680 meetings. First, let me speak on Mr. Goffmans experience and qualifications. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. So the charts behind me, these are During the environmental movements of the 1960s and 1970s, Congress took a greater role in environmental protection. Oct 26, 2020, Carper, Duckworth and Murray Call on EPA to Implement GAO Recommendations to Improve Drinking Water Safety at Child Care Facilities "The bill is as smart as it is necessary," Schumer said. 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. Meetings that have been canceled or postponed are also noted. and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.). legislation will drive down the deployment and use of coal and power plants at Joe, we thank you for your previous service to our nation and your willingness to serve us again. (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffmans nomination, Specifically, he pressed Mr. Goffman about his failure to contact North Dakota regulators after committing to the Senator he would during his last . The derailment has caused concerns for residents as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform. (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffmans nomination, He first joined the staff in 2011, and served as chief counsel from . Street [Journal] editorial board wrote 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. Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/1/s-115-clean-water-allotment-modernization-act-of-2023. Joe Goffman is committed to fair outcomes even if that process takes longer than many of us who support stronger, commonsense clean air regulations would like. how those plants are shutting down without adequate replacement power. presentation, which I have here, I have the presentation here, be put into So earlier this week, the Wall Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. focused on.. Nine months ago, Mr. Goffman came before the EPW Committee to field questions from our members. Tomlinson previously served as Senator Capitos legislative director for the past 8 years. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. 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 . S. 445: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes. She is an exceptionally bright and dedicated leader and we are beyond grateful for her commitment to serving our nation, said Carper. She was most recently Vice President, Congressional Relations for Infrastructure Advancement at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).Georgianna Clemmons will serve as operations manager for the committee. As we know from our presentation in February of 2022, you've For live updates, follow the Senate Employment Office on Twitter @Senate_Jobs . While many congressional aides have walked the halls of the Capitol, few, if any, have made as profound of an impact on the future of our planet as Mary Frances has. Because of the IRA, not only were more coal plants retire, but the usage of those still in service will be much lower.You have the charts I know because our staffs have talked about this. S. 1140 (114th): Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S. 1647 (114th): Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act, S. 544 (114th): Secret Science Reform Act of 2015, S. 697 (114th): Frank R. 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We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. Oct 1, 2020, Carper Slams EPA Rollback That Allows Industry to Relax Air Toxic Pollution Controls "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.". ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, Gas tanker erupts in fireball after overturning on highway, Man shot in Ogontz after bullet goes through his door. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Committee Hide Overview Recent Activity Nomination: Goffman S.Res.33 Committee Meetings View this committee schedule Website: https://epw.senate.gov/public/ Information on subcommittees, membership, leadership, news, and more. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nations highways, bridges, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. While a lot can change in nine months, Joes qualifications for this important leadership role, his commitment to fair outcomes, and his nominations broad support from stakeholder groups all remain unchanged. Moore has previously served in various positions in the senators press office. Alan Shaw will appear before the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee during a March 9 hearing. consider the Inflation Reduction Act. Prior to joining EPA, she served as associate counsel at American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.Jacob Mitchell will serve as research assistant for the committee and will support the committees infrastructure team. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure. Goffman. Ohio senators have proposed legislation that would make railroads subject to a series of new federal safety regulations and financial consequences. effects that retirement will have and how most power plant retirements are S.Res. The derailment has caused concerns for residents as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform. As we know from our presentation in February of 2022, you've been a critical advisor in the development of the administration's so called EGU strategy, a plan to dump a number of new regulations across the air, water, and waste categories to disproportionately affect our coal power.And the effects of these regulations like the replacement to the Clean Power Plan, the new effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, and the so called Good Neighbor rule will further hit coal plants in our industrial heartland.So the Inflation Reduction Act is bad news for coal communities in West Virginia, and I think devastates.I have mentioned West Virginia versus the EPA. S. 2461 (115th): Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018, S. 593 (115th): Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, S. 1537 (115th): Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act. illegal overreach of EPAs authority. Oct 29, 2020, Carper Briefed on Oil Washing Ashore on Delaware's Beaches "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. A case successfully led by my home state. S. 1395 (115th): A bill to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware. 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From the earliest days of his career, when he helped develop the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 as a staff member on this very committee, to his time at EPA under Presidents Obama, and now Biden, Joe Goffman has dedicated his lifes work to cleaning up the air we breathe and protecting our one and only planet. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Majority Members (11)Minority Members (10)Sanders, Bernard (VT), Chairman Murray, Patty (WA) Casey, Robert P. (PA) Baldwin, Tammy (WI) Murphy, Christopher (CT) Kaine . Finally, Joe Goffmans nomination has the support of some of our nations largest labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and the United Steel Workers. Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! ), 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. Still, as we begin the 118th Congress, there is no shortage of critical work ahead of us. consent that the And thank you for being here. 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. Refined by: 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. Nov 15, 2020, Carper Celebrates America Recycles Day What proponents have said accurately is that it is designed to have a significant impact on our baseload power resources in this country, especially our coal resources.In a recent presentation, the staff from the EPA Office of Air and Radiation discuss some of the initial findings that EPA has made about the effects of the IRA, or Inflation Reduction Act, on coal power plants moving forward.The EPA staff confirmed that the legislation will drive down the deployment and use of coal and power plants at a significant rate.So the charts behind me, these are charts from the EPA presentation, shows exactly that. 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. 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. S. 2800 (115th): Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, S. 1447 (115th): Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017. The Budget Committee does not have subcommittees. It is with great sadness that I announce the departure of Mary Frances Repko from my team. Obtenez des photos d'actualit haute rsolution de qualit sur Getty Images The hearing has not yet been formally noticed by the committee, but other witnesses are expected. Im so excited to welcome Courtney Taylor as my new Staff Director on the EPW Committee. "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.". consent that. Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/video-epa-s-joe-goffman-to-ranking-member-capito-inflation-reduction-act-will-devastate-coal-natural-gas-jobs-production, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, VIDEO: EPAs Joe Goffman to Ranking Member Capito: Inflation Reduction Act Will Devastate Coal, Natural Gas Jobs, Production, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/video-epa-s-joe-goffman-to-ranking-member-capito-inflation-reduction-act-will-devastate-coal-natural-gas-jobs-production. More on This Committee The bill boasts an impressive group of bipartisan co-sponsors, including Sens. is further hits to communities devastated by policies that were previously put We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. 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. real-world terms your agency's predicting the IRA itself will drive significant
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