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In the sixth in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., today highlights the importance of protecting the parks and lands that every Coloradan treasures while taking steps to grow the state’s economy through smart, responsible energy production.

In the seventh in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, today shares his vision for America’s energy future that strengthens our economy, helps protect our environment, and promotes efficiency.

Meera Kohler, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative President and CEO briefed the Senate Energy Committee on electricity costs in Alaska. "In village Alaska, over 20% of our population spends 50% or more of their disposable income on energy -- just electricity and heat," Kohler said.

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing, Chairman Murkowski questioned USGS Acting Director Suzette Kimball about S. 883, the American Mineral Security Act of 2015. Kimball noted the agency's support of the legislation and commended Murkowski on establishing goals to rebuild our mineral supply chain.

At a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Sen. Murkowski questioned EPA's Gina McCarthy about the proposed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Alaskans are concerned that the expansion of regulations could make development of any kind impossible.

U.S. Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, underscored his support for a commonsense approach to energy policy that makes good use of the nation’s vast and varied natural resources.

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing, Energy Department nominees Jonathan Elkind and Dr. Monica Regalbuto testified.

In the final video introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska., calls for an upgrade to our nation’s energy policies in order to make energy abundant, affordable, clean, diverse, and secure.

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing on wildfire management, Chairman Murkowski highlighted the need for not just technical fixes, but also budgeting for wildfire suppression and improving strategies for response.

A Senate Energy Committee hearing tackled 42 bills on energy accountability and reform. This marks the committees' fourth legislative hearing, and takes the total number of bills they've considered up to 114.

Sen. Hoeven questioned witnesses on building an energy plan that balances energy development, private investment, infrastructure and our enviornment at a Senate Energy hearing.

In Alaska, where 62% of the state is controlled by the federal government, the process for permitting vital infrastructure projects on federal lands is continuously drawn out. Chairman Murkowski noted how this delay has impacted Alaskans by waiting up to four years simply for a permit to begin construction on needed projects.

At a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Sen. Murkowski questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy about the departments recent budget request and its impacts on states.

Chairman Lisa Murkowski questioned Mr. Brent Sheets,
Deputy Director, Alaska Center for Energy and Power
University of Alaska Fairbanks, on Alaska's continued advancement and use of renewable energy technologies.

At the first Public Lands Subcommittee hearing, Sen. Barrasso led the committee in a discussion on the BLM's hydraulic fracturing proposal and if the regulation is necessary.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Committee released its first in a series of videos to highlight the priorities of the Republican members of the committee for the 114th Congress. Two member videos will be released per week over the next six weeks.

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing, Chairman Murkowski reinforced the need to lift the ban of U.S. crude oil exports. Murkowski questioned Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, about how allowing U.S. access to the global market will benefit America's energy and national security, and will encourage more investment into the U.S. economy and infrastructure.

Chairman Murkowski noted the increasing reliance on imported minerals at a Senate energy hearing this morning. Murkowski also asked about the lengthy permitting process that puts U.S. mining projects at risk.

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing on wildfire management, Chairman Murkowski asked witnesses about the rising costs of suppressing America’s wildfires and how we can make our communities more “firewise.”

Chairman Murkowski questioned BOEM's Abigail Hopper on the agency's proposal rules and the impacts on offshore development. Murkowski said the overlay of federal regulations continue to add costs and delays for vital projects for our states.