FEDERALhearing transcript

2016 Congressional Hearing on the 2017 Department of Energy Budget

Original title: THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BUDGET

January 1, 2016

Department of Energy Federal Budget Energy Policy Nuclear Security

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative record for the Department of Energy's 2017 funding requests, which dictate the allocation of federal resources for energy research, nuclear security, and environmental management programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Energy

The agency's funding and policy priorities for the 2017 fiscal year were subject to congressional review.

U.S. Taxpayers

The budget discussed determines the allocation of federal tax dollars toward energy and nuclear programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official transcript of a March 2, 2016, hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power to review the proposed 2017 budget for the U.S. Department of Energy. The hearing featured testimony from then-Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz and included discussions on departmental priorities and nuclear security governance.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 2, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session focused on the Fiscal Year 2017 budget request for the Department of Energy.
Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz provided testimony and a prepared statement.
A report from the National Nuclear Security Administration regarding nuclear security governance was submitted into the record.
An amicus curiae brief related to Case No. 15-1363 was submitted by Representative Mike Pompeo.
The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this meeting?

The meeting was held to review and discuss the Department of Energy's proposed budget for the 2017 .

Who testified at the hearing?

Ernest J. Moniz, the Secretary of the Department of Energy, served as the primary witness.

Why It Matters

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External Legal Involvement

The hearing record includes an amicus curiae brief from a court case, indicating that the committee was monitoring ongoing litigation related to energy policy.

Mike Pompeo

Connected Entities

personEd Whitfield“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.”Map →

personErnest J. Moniz“Secretary of the Department of Energy and primary witness at the hearing.”Map →

organizationNational Nuclear Security Administration“Subject of a submitted report regarding nuclear security governance.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“The federal agency whose 2017 budget was under review.”Map →

Sources

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