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Subcommittee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency.

Witnesses:

• Terry Cosby, Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Full committee markup of the following legislation:

• H.R. 3399, Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023 | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 3395, U.S. Supply Chain Security Review Act of 2023 | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 886, Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act | View Text
• H.R. 3013, Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023) | View Text
• H.R. 3318, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes | View Text
• H.R. 3408, Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Safe Integrity Act of 2023 (DRIVE Safe Integrity Act) | View Text
• H.R. 3316, To amend titles 46 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes | View Text
• H.R. 3365, Supply Chain Improvement Act | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 1500, Intelligent Transportation Integration Act | View Text
• H.R. 915, Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act | View Text
• H.R. 3317, Rolling Stock Protection Act | View Text
• H.R. 3372, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes | View Text
• H.R. 2948, Carrying Automobiles Responsibly and Safely (CARS) Act | View Text
• H.R. 3447, To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize a hydrogen powered vehicle to exceed certain weight limits on the Interstate Highway System, and for other purposes | View Text
• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 1796, Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023 | View Text
• H. Con. Res. 43, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby | View Text

List of officially filed amendments

Rules Committee Hearing on H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11, H.J. Res. 45.

• S.J. Res. 11 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards”

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A new world energy order is emerging and America’s place in it is at a critical juncture.

Join POLITICO for its first-ever energy summit to explore how the U.S. is positioning itself in a complicated energy future.

While the Biden administration pushes forward on the energy transition, global energy demand and prices along with geopolitical pressures continue to complicate what is already a tricky political path toward clean energy. What are the most viable policy and regulatory solutions available in Washington to advance the clean energy agenda?

Throughout the day, we will also explore any progress made on the ground with the infrastructure and climate packages intended to move the U.S. to a renewable energy economy through electric vehicle adoption, a Just Transition to support oil and gas workers moving into green sector jobs and Biden’s environmental justice proposals.

We will also dig into clean energy technologies and innovation, including wind energy, solar power, nuclear, and battery technologies, the electrification of the transportation sector, while acknowledging the larger political forces that will shape any policy wins. Finally, we’ll explore the latest developments in Washington in the battle to implement and enforce ESG standards to combat climate change.

The Schuyler

1001 14th Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20005

This program will also be available to watch on our virtual event platform provided the week of the event.

A light lunch will be served upon arrival, and a cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow the program.

AGENDA

A full committee hearing to examine tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on jobs and investment in energy communities.

Member Statements

• Ron Wyden (D – Ore.)
• Mike Crapo (R – Idaho)

Witnesses:

• Katie Harris, Ph.D., Legislative Director, BlueGreen Alliance
• Daniel Simmons, Principal, Simmons Energy and Environmental Strategies
• Philip Rossetti, Resident Senior Fellow, Energy, R Street Institute
• Patty Horvatich, Senior Vice President, Business Investment, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

FERC Open Meeting.

Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C) FERC Headquarters, 888 First St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426

Meeting agenda

A hearing to examine the following ambassadorial nominees.

Nominees:

• Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo Verde
• Heather Roach Variava, of Iowa, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Julie Turner, of Maryland, to be Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, with the rank of Ambassador
• Matthew D. Murray, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Senior Official for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
• Jennifer L. Johnson, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federated States of Micronesia

The government of Cape Verde is seeking developers to build four solar plants across four islands in the archipelagic nation.

Cape Verde’s €140 million of debt to Portugal will be redirected into an environmental fund.

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) will hold a hearing titled “Driving Bad Policy: Examining EPA’s Tailpipe Emissions Rules and the Realities of a Rapid Electric Vehicle Transition.” The subcommittee hearing will examine the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposed vehicle emissions standards rules.

Witnesses:

• Steve Bradbury, Heritage Foundation
• Doug Kantor, General Counsel, National Association of Convenience Stores

“The Biden Administration’s pursuit of radical Green New Deal policies has continued in the form of the EPA’s new vehicle emissions standards rules. The impact this would have on American consumers cannot be overstated. This is the largest attempt at green regulation of U.S. cars, trucks, and locomotives that we’ve ever seen and could require that 67 percent of all new cars sold are EVs by 2032. The EPA has even declined to appear before the subcommittee to defend the Biden Administration’s policies on this issue. A shift of this magnitude towards the progressive utopia of exclusively electric vehicles could have untold national security implications as well as trigger nationwide blackouts if fossil fuel power plants are taken offline before the grid is stabilized. As long as the Biden Administration continues pursuing radical green regulations that will drive up costs on American consumers and create turmoil in the U.S. energy sector, Committee Republicans will swiftly push back and exercise forceful oversight,” said Subcommittee Chairman Fallon.

Full committee hearing to examine Federal actions to improve project reviews for a cleaner and stronger economy.

Witnesses:

• Brenda Mallory, Chair, Council on Environmental Quality
• Christine Harada, Executive Director, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
• Jason Miller, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget

This is a hearing on FEMA’s strategic plan, of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, chaired by Scott Perry (R-Pa.), ranking member Dina Titus (D-Nev.).

Witness list:

• Erik Hooks, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)