Our nation runs the risk of losing the advantages provided by our vast energy resources due to the politicization of pipeline, transmission lines, and other infrastructure projects. Many areas in the U.S. are already missing out on the full benefits of our energy revolution because it has been difficult to permit and build or replace energy infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President of Policy Marty Durbin issued the following statement today on the introduction of the PEER Act by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Tom Carper: “We commend Chairman Carper for his commitment to fixing our
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding debt ceiling negotiations. “The full faith and credit of the United States government should never be placed at risk, which is why it is
WASHINGTON – U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President of Policy Marty Durbin issued the following statement today regarding the introduction of the RESTART Act by Senator Capito and the SPUR Act by Senator Barrasso: “We applaud Senators Capito and Barrasso for introducing legislation to provide meaningful
Dear Mr. Jensen and Ms. Horan: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) pertaining to the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) created under
To the Members of the United States Senate: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports S.J.Res. 55, which would restore critical improvements to the National Environmental Policy Act’s (NEPA) permitting regulations. The Chamber will consider including votes on this legislation in our annual How
To the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports H.R. 7900, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023,” which would authorize $840 billion for national defense commitments at home and abroad. Passage of this important legislation will
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Policy Marty Durbin issued the following statement today after the Biden administration released their Permitting Action Plan intending to strengthen and accelerate Federal permitting and environmental reviews. “Focusing on
Dear Secretary Bose: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) hereby responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) invitation to comment on two policy statements it issued on February 18, 2022, and then deemed to be drafts on March 24, 2022, [1] the Updated
