“To keep energy prices from escalating, we have to build more energy and more energy infrastructure, or the supply and demand is going to overpower any policy you can do in Washington D.C.,” Westerman told me. “We've got to get electricity prices stabilized.”
Nat Resources Chair @RepWesterman told me he'd "love to" markup SPEED Act next week, though no date is set. He hopes framing a permitting overhaul as a way to help address voters’ affordability concerns will prompt lawmakers to act, even if talks w/Senate linger into election yr
NEW: Westerman aims for floor vote this year on NEPA permitting reform bill. I sat down w/ the Nat Resources chair, who told me he's in talks w/ Dems to amend SPEED Act. He's weighing "permit certainty" language to stop exec branch from revoking permits https://t.co/ZoYa4yMN5e
I am extremely honored and excited to have been named the new Chairman of the Health Subcommittee on @HouseCommerce. I am excited to continue the great work that @RepGuthrie started during his time in the chair.
I could not be happier for @Andree_Miller to receive the 2024 40 under 40 award from the Baton Rouge Business Report! I am looking forward to joining the celebration on Thursday evening in Baton Rouge!
Energy independence is vital for America’s future. The U.S. has been a global leader for energy production. We have all the tools and resources we need to produce the world’s cleanest, safest, and most responsible energy, so why aren’t we harnessing that potential now?
While pro-Hamas sympathizers will laud yesterday as progress, history will reflect the truth: the defacing of national monuments and the desecration of the American flag is a disgusting act of violence. Rest assured these actions will not go unchecked.
Rioting, destruction, defacing public property, attacking Park Service Police, terrorist activity, and flying a foreign flag over our nation’s capital under the guise of a peaceful protest is unacceptable.
I call on the Park Service Police, the FBI, and DoJ to identify, arrest, and prosecute all involved in planning, funding, and executing these dangerous and disdainful activities.
Today was a proud day to be an Arkansan as we unveiled a statue of one of our finest, Daisy Lee Gatson Bates, in the sacred halls of the U.S. Capitol. May this statue always symbolize the justice that Mrs. Bates sought.
JUST IN: House passes bill clearing the way for DC to redevelop the old RFK Stadium site and potentially bring back the Commanders. https://t.co/xmVGbSBWI0
I was devastated to learn that my dear friend and colleague Chief Deputy Attorney General Bob R. Brooks, Jr. passed away earlier today. Bob and I were the best of friends for decades, and he was like a member of my family. My children called him Uncle Bob, and his frequent visits were a joy to all.
As my Chief Deputy, he was unrivaled in his intellect, strength of character, work ethic and love for Arkansans, our Office and the dozens of staff he led and managed. He was indispensable, and I miss him already.
The outpouring of love for Bob from within the Office and around the nation has been overwhelming and heartwarming.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues.