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☆ Energy Companies Expect More Friends in Washington as Republicans Take Over House
  + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Phred Dvorak In Houston | Katy Stech Ferek In Washington | Phred Dvorak | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Oil-and-gas companies are anticipating a friendlier environment in Washington as the House comes under Republican rule next year, while the clean-energy sector is bracing for a slowdown in the Biden administration’s aggressive push away from fossil fuels. House Republicans, who gained a slim majority in the midterm elections, are expected to support measures aimed at boosting domestic oil-and-gas production, which they have framed as a matter of national security following supply strains triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
☆ Congress Returns to Tackle Government Funding, Same-Sex Marriage, Railroad Strife
  + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
The Electoral Count Act, which would change how Congress deals with presidential-election disputes, is also on the agenda. Lawmakers return to work this week with a to-do list that includes passing a critical government-funding bill, solidifying access to same-sex marriage and setting priorities for the U.S. military before the start of the new Congress next year. Congress faces a Dec. 16 deadline to pass legislation that would continue funding the federal government; failure to do so could result in a partial shutdown. Lawmakers must decide whether to approve a short-term bill or reach a deal on more-detailed legislation that would fund the government for the full fiscal year.
☆ House Republicans’ Slim Majority Creates Extra Challenges for Party Leaders
  + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Members-elect from the House of Representatives prepared for a group photo outside the U.S. Capitol building this month. WASHINGTON—Republicans won enough seats during midterm elections to capture a slim majority in the House, but their ability to advance their agenda will face both practical and ideological challenges tied to such a historically small margin. With little wiggle room, party leaders will need the support of nearly every Republican to propel partisan legislation, giving each member more leverage to alter or block proposals. The slim majority could complicate leaders’ efforts to reach deals on “must pass” bills funding the government, addressing the debt limit or setting farm and military policies in cooperation with the Democratic-controlled Senate.
☆ Adam Frisch Concedes to Lauren Boebert in Colorado House Race
  + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
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☆ Senate Vote on Same-Sex Marriage to Test Level of GOP Support
  + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D., Wis.), the first openly gay senator, said the legislation aims to ‘create certainty around these fundamental rights.’WASHINGTON—The Senate was set to vote Wednesday on advancing bipartisan legislation that would cement same-sex marriage protections into law, aiming to codify rights established in a 2015 Supreme Court ruling. Democratic and Republican proponents of the legislation said they were confident that they have secured more than the 60 votes required for the measure to advance in the evenly divided Senate. All members of the Democratic caucus are expected to back the bill in a motion to proceed, meaning it also would need the support of at least 10 Republicans.
☆ Senate Votes to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
  + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D., Wis.), the first openly gay senator, said the legislation aims to ‘create certainty around these fundamental rights.’WASHINGTON—The Senate voted 62-37 Wednesday to advance legislation that would cement same-sex marriage protections into law, clearing a decisive hurdle as lawmakers aim to get the measure to President Biden’s desk in the lame-duck session. The vote underscored how a once politically divisive issue now draws bipartisan support despite opposition from some social conservatives, less than a decade after same-sex marriage became legal nationwide under a 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
☆ Senate Votes to End Covid-19 Emergency Declaration
  + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Under federal law, Congress has the power to ask for periodic votes to terminate the emergency status. WASHINGTON—Senate lawmakers voted on Tuesday to end the federal government’s emergency declaration on the Covid-19 pandemic, a status that has given the Biden administration tools to combat the coronavirus. The Senate voted 62-36 to end the emergency declaration nearly three years after it was invoked. It’s unclear if the House will take up the measure.
☆ Senate Moves Ahead With Vote on Gay-Marriage Bill
  + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
The top Senate Democrat is moving ahead on advancing legislation protecting same-sex marriage, as lawmakers got back to work following the midterm elections. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) late Monday filed for cloture on the Respect for Marriage Act, setting up an initial vote for later this week. Any legislation would require at least 60 votes in the Senate, which is split evenly between Democrats and Republicans.
☆ Many House Races Too Close to Call as Republicans Make Gains
  + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Joshua Jamerson | Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—Control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives still hinged on races that were too close to call as of early Friday morning, with both parties girding for a final outcome that might not be known for days. Tuesday’s election-night roller coaster, with Democrats faring much better than either party expected, has morphed into a several-day slog. Republicans and Democrats were awaiting results in uncalled races while poring over various scenarios on how a party can capture the majority.
☆ Wins in New York State Ease Republicans’ Path to House Majority
  + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | Jimmy Vielkind | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Republicans netted at least two U.S. House seats in New York after wins that included defeating a member of the Democratic leadership, putting the state at the center of its push to pick up enough districts nationwide to regain the majority. Republicans will succeed retiring Democrats in two Long Island districts, cementing GOP representation over New York City’s eastern suburbs. In the Hudson Valley, Republican candidates won two elections that were considered tossups, including Republican Mike Lawler’s defeat of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney , the Democrats’ House campaign chief. Other races are too close to call.
☆ Midterm Senate, House, Governor Races to Watch—Hour by Hour
  + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Analysts are watching several races in each wave of poll closures Tuesday to try to predict early on how the night is looking for each party. Voters will cast their final ballots Tuesday evening across the U.S. Here’s a look at important contests for the House and Senate as well as governor—and when the races finish in key states. Nonpartisan political analysts are predicting Republicans will win control of the House and possibly the Senate, largely because of voter concerns over inflation and other issues including crime. Democrats also must contend with the historical trend that has seen the party in control of the White House losing seats in the midterms. Democrats control the 50-50 Senate, thanks to the tiebreaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris, while the party has a 220-212 advantage in the House, with three absences.
☆ Senate Pushes $847 Billion Defense Bill to Meet China, Russia Challenges
  + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
‘The importance of U.S. support for the Ukrainian people cannot be overstated.’ said Sen. Jack Reed (D.-R.I.), who heads the Senate Armed Services Committee. WASHINGTON—The Senate moved forward on the annual defense policy bill that sets spending levels and provides pay raises for the country’s military, with lawmakers setting goals of bolstering U.S. weapons inventory and improving relationships with countries positioned to help counter threats from China and Russia. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Jack Reed (D., R.I.) put a draft of the National Defense Authorization Act on the floor Tuesday morning. The move tees up lawmakers to debate the hundreds of proposals it contains when they reconvene next month after the midterm elections. Congress is aiming to wrap up the legislation by the end of the year.
☆ Manchin Seeks New Energy-Project Permitting Route After Senate Setback
  + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | Natalie Andrews | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
For the past two years, Democrats needed Sen. Joe Manchin . Now, he needs them, plus some Republicans. Facing weak support, Mr. Manchin’s proposal to speed up federal environmental reviews of major energy projects was dropped Tuesday from a Senate bill needed to keep the government open. With the permitting measure out of the must-pass legislation, the West Virginia Democrat will have to engage in talks with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in hopes of reaching a deal by the end of the year.
☆ Senate to Vote on Stopgap Funding Bill as Manchin’s Permitting Proposal Faces Opposition
  + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—The Senate is set to vote Tuesday evening to advance a short-term bill to keep government funded, but a contentious proposal included in the package to speed up permitting of both renewable and fossil-fuel energy projects has thrown quick passage into doubt. The 237-page continuing resolution, which was made public late Monday by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, would extend current funding levels until Dec. 16. The government’s fiscal year expires on Friday. The resolution needs 60 votes in the Senate to advance and also must pass the house.
☆ Senate Advances Stopgap Funding Bill After Removing Joe Manchin’s Permitting Overhaul
  + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) on Tuesday threw in the towel on including his contentious proposal to speed up permitting of energy projects in a must-pass funding bill, clearing the way for the Senate to advance the legislation needed to keep the government open. With the permitting language out, the Senate voted 72 to 23 to advance the stopgap bill, which would extend current government funding levels until Dec. 16 and prevent a partial shutdown this weekend, when the fiscal year ends. The bill now moves to final passage in the Senate and will also need approval in the House, which returns Wednesday, before heading to President Biden’s desk.
☆ Senate Democrats Release Text of Proposal to Avert Government Shutdown
  + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) in Washington earlier this month. A proposal aimed at avoiding a government shutdown includes an energy permitting overhaul from Mr. Manchin. Senate Democrats on Monday night released the text of the proposal that lawmakers could pass to avoid a government shutdown after federal funding runs out on Friday. The 237-page continuing resolution, which was made public minutes before midnight by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, would extend current funding levels until Dec. 16.
☆ Fight Over Joe Manchin’s Permitting Overhaul Clouds Stopgap Funding Bill Outlook
  + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) has struggled to build support for his permitting bill despite the threat of a looming government shutdown. WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats are expected to move forward next week on a short-term funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown but faces uncertain prospects because it contains a contentious proposal to speed up the permitting process for energy projects. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) took the first step to prevent the shutdown on Thursday by advancing a House bill that will be used as the vehicle for a short-term continuing resolution, known as a CR, that will extend current funding levels until mid-December. The government’s fiscal year expires on Friday.
☆ Senate Set to Vote on Climate Treaty Amendment Cutting HFCs in Air Conditioners
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—Senate lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to vote to ratify an industry-backed climate treaty amendment that would commit the U.S. to reducing refrigerant chemicals that contribute to climate change. The Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol treaty of 1987 would reduce the production and use of man-made hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, used in air conditioners and other appliances, which scientists say warm the planet when released into the air. The original treaty was designed to phase out chemicals that depleted the planet’s ozone layer.
☆ Senate Approves Climate Treaty Amendment Cutting HFCs in Air Conditioners
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—The Senate voted to ratify an industry-backed climate treaty amendment that would commit the U.S. to reducing refrigerant chemicals that contribute to climate change. The Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol treaty of 1987 would reduce the production and use of man-made hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, used in air conditioners and other appliances, which scientists say warm the planet when released into the air. The original treaty was designed to phase out chemicals that depleted the planet’s ozone layer.
☆ Joe Manchin Blames ‘Revenge Politics’ for Opposition to Energy Permitting Bill
  + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
‘I’ve never seen stranger bedfellows than Bernie Sanders and the extreme liberal left siding with the Republican leadership,’ Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) said of the opposition Tuesday in Washington. WASHINGTON—Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) said he would soon release the complete details of his permitting bill, designed to speed up energy projects, as he blamed “revenge politics” for opposition to his proposal from liberal Democrats as well as Republicans. “We have to have energy independence,” he said at a press conference, pitching the bill as a balanced way to both boost fossil-fuel and renewable energy production, while helping to rein in inflation. “That’s what I’m all about.”
☆ Joe Manchin Releases Bill to Speed Up Energy Projects as Lawmakers Balk
  + stars: | 2022-08-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON—Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) on Wednesday released the full details of his permitting-overhaul bill aimed at speeding up the approval process for energy-related projects across the country. The 91-page proposal would accelerate timelines for environmental reviews of major energy projects such as pipelines, transmission lines and wind farms. It would set a two-year target for the duration of the most detailed category of review required by the federal government’s National Environmental Policy Act.
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