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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Energy Legislation
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on July 9, 2019, to discuss several pending energy-related bills. The session featured testimony from Department of Energy officials regarding the role of innovation and technology in reducing emissions while maintaining economic growth.
This hearing serves as a formal legislative review process for 12 specific energy bills, which may influence future federal energy regulations, infrastructure funding, and emission reduction strategies.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Department of Energy
The agency provides expert testimony and is responsible for implementing policies related to the legislation discussed.
Energy Industry Stakeholders
Various industry groups submitted letters for the record, indicating their interest in how the proposed legislation may impact energy operations.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 9, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The Subcommittee reviewed 12 pieces of legislation: S. 143, S. 1685, S. 983, S. 1741, S. 1064, S. 1857, S. 1183, S. 2048, S. 1593, H.R. 1138, S. 1602, and S. 1602.
- The hearing focused on the Department of Energy's role in lowering global emissions through technological innovation.
- Testimony was provided by Bruce J. Walker (Office of Electricity) and Shawn Bennett (Office of Fossil Energy).
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- The committee accepted written statements and letters for the record from various organizations, including the American Public Power Association and the National Association of State Energy Officials.
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Focus on Innovation
The hearing highlights a strategic emphasis on using technological innovation, specifically carbon capture, as the primary mechanism for emission reduction.
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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