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May 5, 2021 Jayapal Celebrates U.S. Support for Waiving Patent Monopolies Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 5, 2021 Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Unveil Key Legislation to Enact Biden's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Goal Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
May 4, 2021 Letter to to U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda Young - Sens. Marshall, Burr, Scott Call on Biden Admin to Stop Stifling Economic Recovery with Nationwide COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Sen. Roger Marshall
May 4, 2021 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Buck, Lee Question Amazon's Influence on JEDI Contract Procurement Process Sen. Mike Lee, ...
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer and Chairman Brown Unveil New Clean Transit for America Plan to Replace Nation's Polluting Buses with Clean Buses Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 4, 2021 Daines Applauds New Return-to-Work Program in Montana Sen. Steve Daines
May 4, 2021 Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Public Lands Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 4, 2021 HeraldTribune.com - Staffing shortages are hurting Florida businesses Rep. Greg Steube
May 4, 2021 Scott, Wild, Lee Introduce Legislation To Invest In Direct Care Workers Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 4, 2021 Letter to Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines - Rep. Payne, Jr. Fights to Save 1,000 Jobs in Newark Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
May 4, 2021 Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Texas Is Fighting Back Against Big Businesses that Threaten Oil, Gas Jobs Sen. Ted Cruz
May 4, 2021 House Committee Passes Cawthorn Amendment to Promote Employment for America's Veterans Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 4, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 3, 2021 Rep. Garamendi: American Rescue Plan Relief for Restaurants Available Beginning Monday Rep. John Garamendi
May 3, 2021 U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and a group of 24 bipartisan senators in pressing the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act on vital energy infrastructure projects by reviewing, without further delay, the 14 natural gas pipeline infrastructure projects that are currently pending before FERC. In the letter to the FERC chairman and commissioners, the senators also outlined the importance of reviewing the projects using current FERC guidance under the Policy Statement in place and acting to advance projects that create jobs and bring other economic and environmental benefits to communities. The 14 pipelines pending before FERC include projects in North Dakota, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. "Many of the proposed projects before the Commission, some pending for more than a year, are critical to addressing supply issues and strengthening our energy infrastructure," wrote the senators. "These projects represent substantial private sector investment in our nation's economy and our workforce, and developers seeking approval are entitled to the Commission's consideration through a clear, consistent, and timely process. Delaying and moving the regulatory goalposts on projects filed in good faith is contrary to the otherwise equitable application of the Policy Statement that all stakeholders expect. At a minimum, these projects should not be subject to newly contemplated considerations that fall outside the scope of the current Policy Statement or go beyond the Commission's statutory authority." In addition to Cassidy and Hoeven, the letter was signed by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Barrasso (R-WY), Jon Tester (D-MT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Thune (R- SD), Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS). Read the full letter here or below. Dear Chairman Glick and Commissioners Chatterjee, Danly, Clements, and Christie: We write regarding the status of filings for new natural gas infrastructure projects currently under consideration by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission). We understand the Commission has reopened a review of its Policy Statement on the Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities, yet we urge the Commission to take action without further delay, consistent with its current Policy Statement, on the natural gas infrastructure projects that are currently pending before the Commission. As you are aware, the Commission's Policy Statement is critical to the advancement of important natural gas infrastructure projects because it describes how FERC will, in a consistent manner, balance the public benefits of proposed projects against potential adverse impacts. Especially during recent years, consumers have benefited from our nation's abundant natural gas reserves through lower energy costs, reduced emissions, a domestic manufacturing resurgence, and strengthened geopolitical standing through natural gas exports. Yet, pipeline capacity constraints still exist in numerous regions of our country, depriving consumers of the benefits that come with affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. Many of the proposed projects before the Commission, some pending for more than a year, are critical to addressing supply issues and strengthening our energy infrastructure. These projects represent substantial private sector investment in our nation's economy and our workforce, and developers seeking approval are entitled to the Commission's consideration through a clear, consistent, and timely process. Delaying and moving the regulatory goalposts on projects filed in good faith is contrary to the otherwise equitable application of the Policy Statement that all stakeholders expect. At a minimum, these projects should not be subject to newly contemplated considerations that fall outside the scope of the current Policy Statement or go beyond the Commission's statutory authority. Modernizing and expanding our nation's pipeline infrastructure ensures critical natural gas resources are efficiently delivered from where they are produced to where they are consumed. That is why it is important that the Commission take action to advance projects that create jobs and bring other economic and environmental benefits to our communities. Therefore, we urge the Commission to resume review and take timely action on pipeline projects pending consideration, in accordance with the guidance of the Commission's current Policy Statement. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your prompt reply. Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 3, 2021 DelBene Announces Opening of American Rescue Plan Grants for Restaurants Rep. Suzan DelBene
May 3, 2021 Congressman Neal, SBA Officials, Advocates Praise Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Richard Neal
May 3, 2021 Thompson Announces Start of Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding for Restaurants Rep. Mike Thompson
May 3, 2021 Aguilar Announces Open Application Period for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Pete Aguilar
May 3, 2021 Bacon, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 3, 2021 With COVID-19 Greatly Increasing Demands For Child Care, Schumer Reveals: More Than $1.8 Billion On-The-Way To New York To Help Providers Meet New Needs; New Funds Will Provide Real Help To Central New York Families Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 3, 2021 Harder Announces Opening of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Josh Harder
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Rep. Chu Calls on SBA & Treasury to Ensure Equal Access to PPP for All Communities Rep. Judy Chu
May 3, 2021 Suozzi Announces SBA to Begin Taking Applications for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Tom Suozzi
Date Title Politician
May 5, 2021 Jayapal Celebrates U.S. Support for Waiving Patent Monopolies Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 5, 2021 Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Unveil Key Legislation to Enact Biden's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Goal Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
May 4, 2021 Letter to to U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda Young - Sens. Marshall, Burr, Scott Call on Biden Admin to Stop Stifling Economic Recovery with Nationwide COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Sen.Roger Marshall
May 4, 2021 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Buck, Lee Question Amazon's Influence on JEDI Contract Procurement Process Sen.Mike Lee, ...
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer and Chairman Brown Unveil New Clean Transit for America Plan to Replace Nation's Polluting Buses with Clean Buses Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 4, 2021 Daines Applauds New Return-to-Work Program in Montana Sen.Steve Daines
May 4, 2021 Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Public Lands Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 4, 2021 HeraldTribune.com - Staffing shortages are hurting Florida businesses Rep.Greg Steube
May 4, 2021 Scott, Wild, Lee Introduce Legislation To Invest In Direct Care Workers Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 4, 2021 Letter to Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines - Rep. Payne, Jr. Fights to Save 1,000 Jobs in Newark Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
May 4, 2021 Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Texas Is Fighting Back Against Big Businesses that Threaten Oil, Gas Jobs Sen.Ted Cruz
May 4, 2021 House Committee Passes Cawthorn Amendment to Promote Employment for America's Veterans Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 4, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 3, 2021 Rep. Garamendi: American Rescue Plan Relief for Restaurants Available Beginning Monday Rep.John Garamendi
May 3, 2021 U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and a group of 24 bipartisan senators in pressing the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act on vital energy infrastructure projects by reviewing, without further delay, the 14 natural gas pipeline infrastructure projects that are currently pending before FERC. In the letter to the FERC chairman and commissioners, the senators also outlined the importance of reviewing the projects using current FERC guidance under the Policy Statement in place and acting to advance projects that create jobs and bring other economic and environmental benefits to communities. The 14 pipelines pending before FERC include projects in North Dakota, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. "Many of the proposed projects before the Commission, some pending for more than a year, are critical to addressing supply issues and strengthening our energy infrastructure," wrote the senators. "These projects represent substantial private sector investment in our nation's economy and our workforce, and developers seeking approval are entitled to the Commission's consideration through a clear, consistent, and timely process. Delaying and moving the regulatory goalposts on projects filed in good faith is contrary to the otherwise equitable application of the Policy Statement that all stakeholders expect. At a minimum, these projects should not be subject to newly contemplated considerations that fall outside the scope of the current Policy Statement or go beyond the Commission's statutory authority." In addition to Cassidy and Hoeven, the letter was signed by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Barrasso (R-WY), Jon Tester (D-MT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Thune (R- SD), Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS). Read the full letter here or below. Dear Chairman Glick and Commissioners Chatterjee, Danly, Clements, and Christie: We write regarding the status of filings for new natural gas infrastructure projects currently under consideration by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission). We understand the Commission has reopened a review of its Policy Statement on the Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities, yet we urge the Commission to take action without further delay, consistent with its current Policy Statement, on the natural gas infrastructure projects that are currently pending before the Commission. As you are aware, the Commission's Policy Statement is critical to the advancement of important natural gas infrastructure projects because it describes how FERC will, in a consistent manner, balance the public benefits of proposed projects against potential adverse impacts. Especially during recent years, consumers have benefited from our nation's abundant natural gas reserves through lower energy costs, reduced emissions, a domestic manufacturing resurgence, and strengthened geopolitical standing through natural gas exports. Yet, pipeline capacity constraints still exist in numerous regions of our country, depriving consumers of the benefits that come with affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. Many of the proposed projects before the Commission, some pending for more than a year, are critical to addressing supply issues and strengthening our energy infrastructure. These projects represent substantial private sector investment in our nation's economy and our workforce, and developers seeking approval are entitled to the Commission's consideration through a clear, consistent, and timely process. Delaying and moving the regulatory goalposts on projects filed in good faith is contrary to the otherwise equitable application of the Policy Statement that all stakeholders expect. At a minimum, these projects should not be subject to newly contemplated considerations that fall outside the scope of the current Policy Statement or go beyond the Commission's statutory authority. Modernizing and expanding our nation's pipeline infrastructure ensures critical natural gas resources are efficiently delivered from where they are produced to where they are consumed. That is why it is important that the Commission take action to advance projects that create jobs and bring other economic and environmental benefits to our communities. Therefore, we urge the Commission to resume review and take timely action on pipeline projects pending consideration, in accordance with the guidance of the Commission's current Policy Statement. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your prompt reply. Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 3, 2021 DelBene Announces Opening of American Rescue Plan Grants for Restaurants Rep.Suzan DelBene
May 3, 2021 Congressman Neal, SBA Officials, Advocates Praise Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Richard Neal
May 3, 2021 Thompson Announces Start of Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding for Restaurants Rep.Mike Thompson
May 3, 2021 Aguilar Announces Open Application Period for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Pete Aguilar
May 3, 2021 Bacon, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 3, 2021 With COVID-19 Greatly Increasing Demands For Child Care, Schumer Reveals: More Than $1.8 Billion On-The-Way To New York To Help Providers Meet New Needs; New Funds Will Provide Real Help To Central New York Families Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 3, 2021 Harder Announces Opening of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Josh Harder
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Rep. Chu Calls on SBA & Treasury to Ensure Equal Access to PPP for All Communities Rep.Judy Chu
May 3, 2021 Suozzi Announces SBA to Begin Taking Applications for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Tom Suozzi
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