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This letter was sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, supporting several bills the committee is marking up related to energy research and development.
This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, supporting 13 bills the Committee will be marking up.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute today announced the addition of Chad Whiteman as Vice President of Environment and Regulatory Affairs. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing GEI’s engagement with members, Congress and regulatory agencies on emerging clean air policies as well as other energy and environmental issues.
We are excited that the bill will re-assert federal leadership by authorizing new forward-looking energy intensity and water reduction goals that recognize past agency performance. This legislation will make significant contributions to reducing the carbon footprint associated with energy and water waste within federal agencies through common-sense cost-saving measures...
This letter was sent to the House Natural Resources committee’s Water, Oceans, and Wildlife subcommittee, on the discussion draft of the Migratory Bird Protection Act.
This letter was sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means, supporting H.R. 2313, the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act.
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This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, on two bills related to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in advance of the Committee's hearing.
New poll shows that voters support innovation-driven investments into American energy that bolster economic growth and environmental progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Christopher Guith, acting president of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Orders on energy infrastructure signed today.