Jeff Bingaman
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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
For far too long, the Native American communities... have been left far behind.
I'm sorry that we are losing Senator Salazar as a member of this committee and a member of the Senate, but I'm delighted by his nomination.
It is customary, however, for the Senate to confirm noncontroversial cabinet nominations at the beginning of a new Administration by unanimous consent without first referring them to committee.
I hear good things about you. I think you are on a road to a successful confirmation.
America's dependence on oil leaves us vulnerable to energy supply disruptions and to price volatility.
Global warming is a threat multiplier for instability and will fuel political turmoil.
In 2009, Senator Jeff Bingaman worked to include the Rio Grande Pueblos Irrigation Infrastructure Act (RGPIIA) in the Omnibus Public Lands package that President Obama signed into law.
it is certainly my intention, as one of the amendment's authors--that FERC's authority over RTOs would be unaffected.





