Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - March 10, 2017

Hearing Explores Vital Role of Federal Investments in Rural Communities: Infrastructure, Broadband, and Energy

On March 9, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy held a hearing, “The Next Farm Bill: Rural Development & Energy Programs.”  Lawmakers discussed the basic needs of rural communities, including infrastructure, drinking water and broadband, as well as jobs and economic development.

Discussing the role of USDA rural development and energy programs in assisting rural communities, Subcommittee Chairman Austin Scott (R-GA), commented that “rural development initiatives help to offset the high fixed costs of providing basic services like clean water, reliable electricity, and universal phone service… Federal support for infrastructure remains a key part of our commitment to rural America.”

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Headlines: 

1. USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands

2. Governors Biofuel Coalition Asks for RVP Change for E15

3. The Vegetable Technology Gap

4. New Process Being Tested for Biodegradable Plastics

5. Study Suggests Agencies Not Prepared for Future Biotech Products

 

 

 

Events: 

The Economic Returns of a National Transportation Infrastructure Initiative

Tuesday, March 14
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Room 212-10 Capitol Visitor Center (Senate side)
East Capitol Street and 1st Street, NE

Please RSVP to expedite check-in

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the National League of Cities (NLC), and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invite you to hear examples from communities across America of transportation investments that benefit the national economy, by creating direct and supply-side jobs while boosting regional economies.

 

 

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