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Nov 14, 2014
Press Release
Today Ranking Member Waxman released the following statement in response to the news that President Obama will announce a $3 billion U.S. contribution to the Green Climate Fund:
Nov 11, 2014
Press Release
Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman issued the following statement on President Obama and President Xi’s announcement of joint greenhouse gas reduction pledges.
Oct 10, 2014
Press Release
Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement on the Department of Energy’s issuance of a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking for carbon-neutral new federal buildings beginning in 2030:  
Sep 26, 2014
Bill
S. 276 reinstates an expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for a small hydroelectric power project in Idaho and gives the licensee three more years to commence construction on the project. On September 11, 2014, S. 276 passed the House by voice vote. The bill was signed into law by President Obama on September 26, 2014.
Sep 18, 2014
Floor Action
On September 18, 2014, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2 by a vote of 226-191.
Sep 11, 2014
Floor Action
On September 11, 2014, the House passed the bill by voice vote.
Sep 11, 2014
Floor Action
On September 10, 2014, the House began consideration of S. 276.  On September 11, 2014, the House passed S. 276 by voice vote.
Sep 9, 2014
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Energy and Power held a hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing was titled “State Perspectives: Questions Concerning EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plan.”