U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 20, 2024 - 22:55 GMT

VIDEO: Capito Raises Questions on EPA Regulatory Impacts on Water Systems, Process on Maximum Contaminant Level

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing marking the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. During the hearing, …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 22:55 GMT

Carper Highlights Importance of the Safe Drinking Water Act Ahead of its 50th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SDWA AS …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Votes Against Matthew Marzano’s Nomination to Nuclear Regulatory Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a business meeting today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee voted against the nomination of Matthew Marzano to serve as a commissioner on the Nuclear …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider stakeholder testimony on the impact of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 and subsequent amendments on protecting …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 20:42 GMT

Capito, Colleagues Ask Biden Admin to Reverse Course on Potentially Constraining U.S. Manufacturing, Development of Chemicals and ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined 19 of her Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden asking his …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 20:42 GMT

Carper Celebrates Third Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released a video statement celebrating the three-year anniversary of the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:33 GMT

Capito, Cramer Lead Second Bicameral Amicus Brief to Overturn FHWA’s Unlawful Emissions Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee’s Transportation and Infrastructure …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 23:01 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Statement on EPA Final Rule to Implement Methane Tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Waste Emissions Charge ( …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

Capito, Cramer Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief to Overturn FHWA’s Unlawful Emissions Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee’s Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, led …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 00:05 GMT

ICYMI: Carper Announces $10 Million for Beach Replenishment at Indian River Inlet Bridge

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, recently announced that he had secured $10 million from the Bipartisan Instrastructure Law to support crucial …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 20:38 GMT

Capito, Carper Applaud Senate Passage of the WILD Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, celebrated unanimous Senate passage of the Wildlife Innovation and …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 20:38 GMT

Carper, Capito Applaud Senate Passage of the WILD Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, today celebrated unanimous Senate passage of the Wildlife …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 03:49 GMT

Carper Applauds Final Rule from EPA to Implement AIM Act and Reduce Use of HFCs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that the agency has finalized a rule to establish the …

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Published on September 21, 2024 - 00:22 GMT

What They Are Saying: Strong Support for Matt Marzano’s Nomination to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad group of stakeholders has voiced strong support for Matthew Marzano’s nomination to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). President Joe Biden nominated Marzano in July and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Participates in Hearing with Regional Commission Federal Co-Chairs on Best Practices, Economic Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing titled “America’s Regional Commissions: Sharing Best Practices in Regional and …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

Carper Highlights Importance of Reauthorizing Regional Commissions, Economic Development Success Stories

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing to examine the work of the nation’s regional commissions. HIGHLIGHTS: ON LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE THE ECONOMIC …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on the United States’ Regional Commissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On September 18, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a hearing to examine the work of the nation’s Regional Commissions. Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 21:45 GMT

Capito Questions Marzano on Experience, Policy Perspectives, Efficient ADVANCE Act Implementation if Confirmed to NRC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing on the nomination of Matthew Marzano to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 21:45 GMT

Carper Highlights Recently Enacted ADVANCE Act and Support of Matt Marzano During NRC Nomination Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing to consider the nomination of Matthew J. Marzano to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 00:11 GMT

Ranking Member Capito Statement on EPA OIG Investigation Report on Joe Goffman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector …

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