Energy Policy

The federal government's energy policies affect our day-to-day lives, the future of our environment, and our national security. At the request of Rep. Waxman and other members, the Special Investigations Division has investigated federal agencies, Congress, and the White House to expose problems and urge needed action on energy issues.

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Chairman Kucinich Initiates Congressional Oversight Of The Perry Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown And NRC Response

In response to the emergency closure of FirstEnergy’s Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today requesting a briefing on the findings of its special inspection of the facility.

ExxonMobil and Shell Answer Questions About Hot Fuels

Senior executives from two of the largest oil companies with operations in both the U.S. and Canada will testify at a Domestic Policy Subcommittee hearing on “hot fuels” and what appears to be a double standard in the way they measure gasoline.

Domestic Policy Subcommittee Hearing Examines Controversial Provision Within Energy Policy Act

Subcommittee Chairman Kucinich held a hearing on Section 1221 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This provision could preempt state and local decision makers with regard to the siting of high-voltage electric transmission lines. It would also give energy companies the power of federal eminent domain in order to construct power lines over the objections of private land owners.

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