Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance, Safety, and Accountability
This is a hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Witnesses:- Stephen Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, Amtrak
- Anthony Coscia, Chair of the Board, Amtrak
- Julie White, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Looking Beyond 2025 for Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti, and Others
Subcommittee hearing on trade programs that are set to expire in 2025, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act and certain trade preferences for imports from Haiti.
Witnesses:- Skip Richmond, Founder and Co-CEO, DTRT Apparel Group
- Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Af Nasser, Vice President of Sourcing & COE, Cintas Corporation
- Marggie Peters Muhika, Deputy Regional Director of Africa, Solidarity Center
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET. The hearing, “Climate Control: Decarbonization Collusion in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing,” will examine whether existing civil and criminal penalties and current antitrust law enforcement efforts are sufficient to deter anticompetitive collusion to promote ESG-related goals in the investment industry.
Witnesses:- Mindy Lubber, Chief Executive Officer and President, Ceres
- Dan Bienvenue, Interim Chief Investment Officer, CalPERS
- Natasha Lamb, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Arjuna Capital
Markup of Black Vulture Killing, Critical Minerals List Expansion, and Other Legislation
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources will hold a mark-up on the following bills.
Bills expected to move by regular order (requiring votes):- H.R. 1437 (Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn.), “Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023”, to allow the killing of black vultures by ranchers (Amendments to H.R. 1437 must be drafted to the amendment in the nature of a substitute, attached to this notice);
- H.R. 8446 (Rep. Ciscomani), To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes (Amendments to H.R. 8446 must be drafted to the amendment in the nature of a substitute, attached to this notice); and
- H.R. 8450 (Rep. Cammack), “Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024”, to encourage phosphate, potash, and other fertilizer precursors be added to the Critical Minerals List (Amendments to H.R. 8450 must be drafted to the amendment in the nature of a substitute, attached to this notice).
Bills expected to move by unanimous consent:
- H.R. 1395 (Rep. Fitzpatrick), “Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023”;
- H.R. 1647 (Rep. Moulton), “Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act”;
- H.R. 3119 (Rep. Soto), To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp;
- H.R. 5441 (Rep. LaLota), “Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023”;
- H.R. 6395 (Rep. Curtis), “Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023”;
- H.R. 7776 (Rep. Lee of NV), “Help Hoover Dam Act”; and
- H.R. 7872 (Rep. Curtis), “Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act”
Markup Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and Homeland Security Bills
Full committee markup.
The mark- Prohibits funding for Special Envoys, Special Representatives, Special
Coordinators, and Special Advisors unless such positions are expressly authorized or have affirmatively received the advice and consent of the Senate.
- Eliminates 33 Special Envoys and Special Representatives at the Department of State, including the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
- Prohibits the Treasury Department from implementation of climate-related executive orders at the World Bank and other multilateral development banks.
- Prohibits funds for the Green Climate Fund, Clean Technology Fund, and Loss and Damages Fund.
- Prohibits implementation of the Paris Agreement
- Prohibits implementation of climate-related executive orders
- Eliminates support for communities’ ability to adapt to weather changes, sustainable landscapes, and clean energy programming.
Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
Subcommittee markup.
Join Standing Rock & Cheyenne River in Washington D.C. to SHUTDOWN DAPL
Back in 2016, you showed incredible support for Standing Rock as they bravely fought against the Dakota Access Pipeline Companies, the Police, and armed guards. It was a powerful moment when veterans, celebrities, students, and allies came together to stand with Standing Rock. Now, Standing Rock is again reaching out to you, urging you to join forces with us. We need your help to demand the closure of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Join us at the Shutdown DAPL Rally in Washington D.C. on June 11th, 2024. Hundreds of people will be hitting the streets in solidarity with Standing Rock, demanding President Biden to take bold action to #ShutdownDAPL.
Location: Pennsylvania Ave NW, in front of the White House.
This is not just another protest. This is a powerful movement for change, and your presence will make a resounding impact. Together, we will send a clear message to our U.S. leaders, especially President Biden, that it’s time to put an end to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Boosting Energy Autonomy Through Decarbonization
Bank Black & Green works to flow capital away from systems invested in mass incarceration and the fossil fuel industry. Stephone Coward II will present his work with Black-owned banks funding local community and Black-owned projects, as well as urban greening projects they have successfully completed. He will explain economic “Just Transitions” and the growing importance of energy democratization. In all of this work, it is integral to decarbonize buildings when separating dependence from the fossil fuel industry and also adding value to the communities Bank Black & Green represents. He will explain the reasons how and why decarbonized buildings play an important role in reducing dependence on systems that inhibit social, environmental, and economic justice.
Speaker Bio:
Stephone M Coward II, Economic Justice, Justice Paid in Full Campaigns Director A graduate of University of Texas at Arlington, Stephone possesses a Bachelors of Arts in History and Master of Science in Sustainability. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and is a freelance writer for several publications.
Stephone has recently become a Just Economy Institute Fellow. The Just Economy Institute educates and connects a growing movement of financial activists who are shifting the flow of capital and power to support the well-being of all people and the planet. Because of his work and passion, Stephone has been named one of Forbes Next 1000 as a Social Entrepreneur.
Politico Energy Summit: At a Crossroads
The future of energy faces a crossroads in 2024 as policymakers and industry leaders shape new rules, investments and technologies. Join POLITICO’s Energy Summit as we convene top voices to examine the shifting global policy environment in a year of major elections in the U.S. and around the world. POLITICO will examine how governments are writing and rewriting new rules for the energy future and America’s own role as a major exporter.
We invite you to help us take a closer look at the impact and effectiveness of major public and private investments shaping the U.S. energy sector and our global competitiveness. We will delve into policy conversation around the most promising emerging technologies poised to transform our energy mix and carbon footprint.
The Schuyler
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Presenting Sponsor: Southern Company
Supporting Sponsor: Solar Energy Industries Association
Contributing Sponsors: Entergy and NextEra Energy
| 11:15 a.m. | Doors Open |
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| Upon entry, attendees will need to show a valid form of government issued ID and copy of confirmation email. | |
| 11:45 a.m. | From the White House: A Conversation with Ali Zaidi |
| Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and White House National Climate Advisor Moderated by: Eugene Daniels, Playbook Co-Author & White House Correspondent | |
| Report Card on America’s Infrastructure: A Conversation with Tom Perez | |
| Tom Perez, Senior Advisor & Assistant to the President & Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the White House Moderated by: Scott Waldman, White House & Climate Politics Reporter, E&E News | |
| Executive Conversation with Southern Company | |
| Kim Greene, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power
Moderated by: Heidi Sommer, Vice President, Client Partnerships, POLITICO | |
| Look West: A Conversation with Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) | |
| Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Ranking Member, Fisheries, Water, & Wildlife Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
Moderated by: Josh Siegel, Energy Reporter & Host, POLITICO Energy Podcast | |
| Writing the Rules: U.S. Leadership in Global Energy Security & Climate | |
| Part One: A Conversation with Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Chair, Clean Air, Climate, & Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works Moderated by: Ryan Lizza, Playbook Co-Author & Chief Washington Correspondent
Part Two: What is the Conservative Climate Agenda? Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Co-Chair, Climate Solutions Caucus Moderated by: Emma Dumain, Congressional Climate Reporter, E&E News
Part Three: Where Wall Street is Headed (And Why it Should Matter to Washington) George Bilicic, Managing Director, Lazard Sam Mar, Senior Advisor, Arnold Ventures Regina Mayor, Global Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG Moderated by: Manuel Quiñones, Congress Editor, E&E News | |
| Elections and the Energy Landscape: Toward Renewables or a Rollback? | |
| Betamia Coronel, Senior National Organizer for Climate Justice, Center for Popular Democracy Jon Krosnick, Frederic O. Glover Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences & Professor of Communication, Political Science, Psychology and Sustainability, Stanford University Thomas J. Pyle, President, American Energy Alliance Moderated by: Charlie Mahtesian, Senior Politics Editor | |
| Executive Remarks from SEIA | |
| Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO, SEIA | |
| Cabinet Conversation: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm | |
| Secretary Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Moderated by: Zack Colman, Climate & Energy Reporter | |
| Racing Toward Discovery: How to Speed Up the New Tech Timeline | |
| Daniel Cunningham, PhD, Deputy Director for Technology, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Sarah Kapnick, PhD, Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration David Keith, Professor and Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative, Department of the Geophysical Sciences, The University of Chicago Moderated by: Corbin Hiar, Reporter, E&E News | |
| The Watchdog: A Conversation with Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) | |
| Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member, Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works Moderated by: Kelsey Brugger, Congress Reporter, E&E News | |
| POLITICO Energy Live Episode: The Electrification of Everything | |
| Willie Phillips, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Moderated by: Catherine Morehouse, Energy Reporter | |
| The Global Balance Sheet: A Conversation with Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo | |
| Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Department of Treasury Moderated by: Gavin Bade, Trade & Economics Reporter | |
| LIVE FROM TOKYO: A Virtual Conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel | |
| Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Moderated by: Kevin Baron, Editorial Director, POLITICO Live | |
| 5:15 p.m. | Reception |
| Enjoy our end-of-day networking with some light refreshments. |
Riskier Business: How Climate is Already Challenging Insurance Markets
Full committee hearing.
Witnesses:- Rade Musulin, Principal, Finity Consulting
- Dr. Ishita Sen, Assistant Professor Of Finance, Harvard Business School
- Deborah Wood, Florida Resident
- Glen Mulready, Commissioner, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Republican witness
- EJ Antoni, Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation’s Grover Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Republican witness
Rade Musulin has had a diverse career which has included a lot of “non-traditional” work, including catastrophe modelling, agriculture, reinsurance, public policy, and climate risk. Originally from the US, Rade has worked in countries across the world, and is now a Principal at Finity Consulting in Sydney, Australia, focusing on extreme events and climate risk. Previously he served as the Chief Executive Officer of FBAlliance Insurance, Chief Operating Officer of Aon Benfield Analytics Asia Pacific, and Vice President Operations, Public Affairs, and Reinsurance for the Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. Rade has served as Chair of the Actuaries Institute Climate and Sustainability Working Group, Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Resource and Environment Virtual Forum, and was Vice President – Casualty for the American Academy of Actuaries from 2016 – 2018.
Ishita Sen is an assistant professor of business administration in the Finance Unit. She teaches the Finance I course in the MBA required curriculum. Professor Sen’s research focuses on financial intermediation, asset pricing, and insurance markets. In her current research, she studies how inconsistencies in regulation restrict risk management, how capital regulation affects the insurance product market, and more recently, the agency problems associated with the use of internal models for asset valuation. Professor Sen holds a PhD in Finance from the London Business School. She is a co-author of Pricing of Climate Risk Insurance: Regulation and Cross-Subsidies and When Insurers Exit: Climate Losses, Fragile Insurers, and Mortgage Markets.