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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 2548, FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017
From the Summary: "H.R. 2548 would authorize appropriations for the administration and operation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) from 2018 through 2020. The bill also would require FEMA's National Advisory Council (NAC) to complete a comprehensive study of disaster costs and federal disaster assistance. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing H.R. 2548 would cost about $3.7 billion over the 2018-2022 period, assuming appropriation of the authorized and necessary amounts. Enacting H.R. 2548 would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply. "
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2017-06-22
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 654, Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017
"H.R. 654 would direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a plan to purchase and install an early warning system for earthquakes in the Cascadia Subduction Zone (a fault line that spans parts of California and all of Oregon and Washington State). FEMA would be required to submit this plan to the Congress as well as an additional report summarizing the plan's implementation within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill would not require FEMA to implement the plan nor would it authorize the appropriation of funds to do so. H.R. 654 also would direct the President to establish an earthquake and tsunami task force, for which the FEMA Administrator would be the chair, to develop and submit to the Congress a strategy and recommendations for preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from an earthquake or tsunami in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The task force would include individuals from the federal government, the Oregon, Washington, and California state governments, local governments, and private institutions."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2017-03-08
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 1214, Disaster SAVE Act
"H.R. 1214 [Disaster Simplified Assistance Value Enhancement Act or the Disaster SAVE Act] would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase the threshold for what constitutes a small disaster relief project under the Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program. Under the bill, the definition of the cost of a small project would increase from $123,000 to $500,000. That increase would allow more projects to be designated as small. Small projects receive a larger share of their funding up-front relative to large projects; however, under H.R. 1214 the total amount of funding disbursed by FEMA would not change. The bill also would require FEMA to submit a report to the Congress on the cost-effectiveness of the PA program. Finally, the bill would expire on September 30, 2021, at which point FEMA could adjust the threshold through regulations. Based on information provided by FEMA on the administrative costs associated with approving and managing PA grants and collecting information necessary to complete the report, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that the cost to implement H.R. 1214 would not exceed $500,000 in any year and over the 2018-2022 period; such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2017-03-06
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CBO Estimate of Direct Spending Effects of Draft Legislation, Repurposing of Emergency Watershed Protection Disaster Assistance Funds, March 13, 2014
This CBO (Congressional Budget Office) estimate provides a table of "Changes in Direct Spending" that would result from draft legislation of "Repurposing of Emergency Watershed Protection Disaster Assistance Funds." The notes provided in the estimate are the following: "Estimates are relative to CBO's February 2014 baseline. […] The bill would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to expend certain amounts previously appropriated for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to provide assistance for other natural disasters. Those amounts would be designated for emergency requirements pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act under the draft legislation."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2014-03-13
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CBO Paper: Potential Increases in Hurricane Damage in the United States: Implications for the Federal Budget
From the Summary: "Damage from hurricanes is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades because of the effects of climate change and coastal development. In turn, potential requests for federal relief and recovery efforts will increase as well. The Congressional Budget Office [CBO] has estimated the magnitude of the increases in hurricane damage and the associated amounts of federal aid if historical patterns hold. In addition, CBO examined three approaches to reducing the amount of such federal assistance: limiting greenhouse gas emissions; shifting more costs to state and local governments and private entities, thereby reducing coastal development; and investing in structural changes to reduce vulnerability to hurricanes. The accompanying working paper provides a detailed discussion of the data and methodology CBO used to estimate hurricane damage."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2016-06
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: Transportation Security Administration Legislation
"On July 24, the House Committee on Homeland Security ordered two bills to be reported related to activities of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA): [1] H.R. 6459, the TSA Opportunities to Pursue Expanded Networks for Business Act, would require the agency to develop a strategy for diversifying and encouraging participation of small businesses in the marketplace through which TSA acquires security-related technologies; and [2] H.R. 6461, the TSA National Deployment Force Act, would establish an office responsible for deploying TSA personnel to provide additional security at airports and other locations and to respond to man made disasters and other situations. Using information from the TSA regarding the costs of similar activities, CBO (Congressional Budget Office) estimates that neither of those bills would lead to additional federal spending of more then $500,000 annually. (Such spending would be subject to appropriation.) Neither H.R. 6459 nor H.R. 6461 would affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply for either bill. Neither bill would increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2029, CBO estimates."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-08-31
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 3174, A Bill to Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to Obligate Funds for Emergency Relief Projects Arising from Damage Caused by Severe Weather Events in 2013, and for Other Purposes, as Introduced on September 25, 2013
This cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office provides financial data and information relating to the budgetary effects of H.R. 3174. "H.R. 3174 would exempt Colorado from a cap on funding, contained in Division A of Public Law 113-2 (The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013), from the Federal Aid Highways Emergency Relief program of $100 million per emergency incident. Under the bill, CBO estimates that $300 million of funds made available for the Emergency Relief Program in Public Law 113-2 would be used in Colorado to repair roads damaged by flooding in 2013. CBO estimates that by using those funds in Colorado in fiscal year 2014 instead of on emergency repair projects in other states in future years, the pace of spending of that money would be slightly faster over the 2014-2015 period but slower in later years and thus result in no net change in direct pending over the 2014-2023 period."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2013-09-29
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CBO Estimate: Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, Amendment Number 4013 to H.R. 6
A table showing "Congressional Budget Office Estimate: Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, Amendment Number 4013 to H.R. 6, by Millions of dollars, by fiscal year."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-09-10
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 3137, Reforming Government Act of 2018
"S. 3137 would amend federal law concerning the authority of the President to reorganize the federal government. Specifically, the bill would authorize the President to develop a plan to reorganize the federal government and to present that plan to the Congress under an expedited legislative procedure. The new authority would last for two years after enactment. The Administration would need to report regularly to the Congress on the status, costs, and savings of any resulting reorganization. Finally, the Congressional Budget Office would be required to prepare a financial analysis of any reorganization plan submitted to the Congress under S. 3137."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-22
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 6755, Judiciary ROOM Act of 2018
"H.R. 6755 [Judiciary Reforms, Organization and Operational Modernization Act of 2018 or the Judiciary ROOM Act of 2018] would authorize 60 district court judgeships--52 judgeships would be new and 8 temporary judgeships would become permanent. The bill also would authorize the construction of additional facilities within a federal courthouse in California and would direct the federal judiciary to carry out other activities. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing H.R. 6755 would cost $134 million over the 2019-2023 period, assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts. In addition, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6755 would increase direct spending by $123 million over the 2019-2028 period for the salaries and benefits of the new judges; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6755 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2029. H.R. 6755 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-25
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 2200, Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
From the Summary: "H.R. 2200 would reauthorize several programs to combat trafficking in persons that are run by the Departments of Justice (DOJ), Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security (DHS), Labor, and State, and the U.S Agency for International Development. The act would specifically authorize the appropriation of $110 million each year over the 2018-2021 period for those purposes. This estimate excludes amounts authorized for 2018 because that fiscal year has ended. In total, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing the legislation would cost $265 million over the 2019-2023 period, assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts. Another $64 million would be spent in years after 2023."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-30
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 6754, CIRCUIT Act of 2018
From the Summary: "H.R. 6754 [Court Imbalance Restructure Concerning Updates to Impacted Tribunals Act of 2018 or the CIRCUIT Act of 2018] would divide the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into four administrative divisions--Northern, Middle, Southern, and Circuit. The bill also would authorize five new judgeships and would require the Federal Judicial Center and the Judicial Conference to report to the Congress. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing H.R. 6754 would cost $26 million over the 2019-2023 period, assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts. In addition, CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6754 would increase direct spending by $14 million over the 2019-2028 period; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues. CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 6754 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2029."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-31
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018
This is a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate for H.R. 4969. "H.R. 4969 would alter several administrative processes affecting the construction, maintenance, and security of the Department of State's overseas facilities. It also would require the department to provide several reports to the Congress. On the basis of information from the department about how the bill would affect its current practices and the costs of similar reporting requirements, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost less than $500,000 each year and total $2 million over the 2019-2023 period. That spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds. The bill would require the department to project anticipated growth in staffing at certain facilities over the useful life of those facilities, instead of over five-year periods as is currently done. It also would require the department to reduce its backlog of pending performance evaluations of contractors and to brief the Congress on its plans; the department indicated it is already increasing staffing to address that issue."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-08-07
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 3554, A Bill to Extend the Effective Date for the Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
"Under current law, the Small Business Administration (SBA) does not require collateral for loans of $25,000 or less under its disaster loan program. That threshold reverts to $14,000 on November 25, 2018, for home or business loans for nonmajor physical disasters. S. 3554 would extend the $25,000 threshold for those loans for one year. Using information from the SBA, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] expects that implementing S. 3554 could slightly increase the volume of loans made under the disaster loan program in 2019. However, the SBA generally does not deny a loan application if a borrower lacks the specified collateral, as long as the agency is reasonably sure that the loan can be repaid. For those reasons, CBO estimates that the bill would have an insignificant effect on the estimated subsidy cost of disaster loans; such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Using information from the SBA on the costs of similar activities, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost the agency less than $500,000 to update program requirements."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-31
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 2785, DETER Act
"S. 2785 [Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes Act or DETER Act] would deny admission to the United States to aliens who have interfered in U.S. elections or who are seeking admission in order to do so. Under the bill's provisions, aliens in the United States who interfere in elections would be deportable. The legislation could affect spending by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on admissions and deportations. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing the bill would have no significant effect on discretionary spending by DHS because of the small number of persons likely to be affected."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-10-18
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Coast Guard IT: Actions Needed to Improve Processes for Overseeing Non-Major Acquisition Programs, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Highlights: "The U.S. Coast Guard, a component within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), invests millions of dollars in IT [information technology] systems to help execute its various missions. DHS oversees the Coast Guard's major IT acquisition programs--assets with total costs of $300 million or more--while the Coast Guard generally manages non-major IT acquisition programs--assets with total costs of less than $300 million. Since 2017, GAO has identified gaps in the Coast Guard's oversight of its non-major acquisition programs, including IT systems. GAO was asked to review the Coast Guard's management of its non-major IT acquisitions. This report addresses the extent to which the Coast Guard (1) developed and implemented a process to identify non-major IT acquisition programs and (2) effectively oversees its non-major IT acquisition programs. GAO reviewed relevant DHS and Coast Guard policies, guidance, and documentation. GAO also interviewed DHS and Coast Guard officials. [...] GAO is making three recommendations to improve Coast Guard non-major IT acquisition oversight processes, including defining risk levels to evaluate potential acquisition programs, and clearly communicating how programs should establish, revise, and communicate baseline information consistently. DHS concurred with all three recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2022-05-26
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Transportation: Transportation Security Infrastructure Modernization May Enhance DHS Screening Capabilities, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, Report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate
From the report: "While TSA [Transportation Security Administration] initially focused on fixing gaps in TSA-managed screening and credentialing operations, it has since modified its TIM [TTAC (Threat Assessment and Credentialing) Infrastructure Modernization] strategy to better leverage and enhance department-wide capabilities, in accordance with DHS's [Department of Homeland Security] credentialing framework and acquisition directive and guidance. For example, DHS required the TIM program to identify additional opportunities for leveraging DHS capabilities--or enterprise services--and identify cost efficiencies. TSA initially did not select a course of action that would leverage DHS capabilities beyond what TSA already had in place under its existing programs, such as using or establishing a consolidated enrollment service that could be used by TIM and other DHS components. During the course of our review, however, TSA began to identify capabilities that might be leveraged across DHS. For example, in accordance with DHS direction, in August 2011, the TIM program identified several opportunities for leveraging existing DHS background checking and vetting services. For instance, TSA is now working with DHS's Office of the Chief Information Officer and Screening Coordination Office to establish a common vetting service, which could reduce duplication among other DHS services. Eliminating redundant activities across multiple screening and credentialing programs could help support the goals of DHS's credentialing framework initiative. However, as of the date of this report, the programs that are to use this vetting service have not yet been determined. It is therefore too early to tell the extent to which, once implemented, these initiatives would enhance screening and credentialing capabilities across DHS. In commenting on a draft of this report, DHS did not state whether it concurred with the contents but noted that the TIM effort will capitalize on opportunities to leverage and, where possible, consolidate existing DHS capabilities. DHS also provided technical comments, which we have incorporated where appropriate."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2011-12-08
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 5759, 21st Century IDEA
"H.R. 5759 [21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act or the 21st Century IDEA] would require agencies to update their websites, increase the use of electronic forms, implement the use of e-signatures, standardize information technology (IT) throughout the federal government, and improve the overall government IT experience for users. Reports on 'www.digital.gov' indicate that the U.S. government has about 6,000 websites and over 400 domains. The Administration estimates that the federal government has over 23,000 forms--some on paper and some in various stages of digital form. The federal government spends about $95 billion annually on IT services, and according to the 'Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 2019: Analytical Perspectives': 'federal agencies have a poor track record of appropriately planning and budgeting for continuous modernization of their legacy IT systems. Further, transition to other services such as cloud and shared services remains slow.' Recent Administrations have made improvements to IT a management priority, and those efforts continue."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-11-28
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Big Tech in Financial Services [May 16, 2022]
From the Introduction: "The term 'Big Tech', which was coined in 2013 and connotes a specific technology-based business model of considerable scale, consists of Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook (now Meta Platforms), and sometimes Microsoft (sometimes also called the 'Big Four' or the 'Big Five'; see the 'Who Are and What Is Big Tech?' section for a more thorough description of the term and companies). Big Techs are best known for platform-based businesses that range from e-commerce, social media, and search engines to smartphones and cloud services. Over the past decade, they have also steadily increased their financial services offerings--including providing value storage, credit, and stablecoin wallets--and are recognized as dominant providers in at least one sector: payments. Big Tech has charted various paths to deliver these services, with the same company sometimes employing different models depending on the offering. Big Techs intersect with financial services indirectly, too, in their role as cloud service providers. Combined, three of the Big Techs (Amazon, Microsoft, and Google) represent nearly 70% of the U.S. cloud market. Nearly all financial institutions use cloud services in some capacity, and the total workload performed in the cloud is expected to grow. [...] This report provides a broad overview of the business models that define Big Tech, including a review of the motivations and environment that surround Big Tech's operations in finance, with a focus on retail financial products. It evaluates the various financial services offered by Big Tech and its relevant partnerships. Finally, it discusses the policy issues raised by existing offerings and the implications of potential paths of development."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Tierno, Paul
2022-05-16
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Fact Sheet: President Bush and the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development [July 27, 2005]
This fact sheet provides some information on the Partnership on Clean Development that includes the United States, Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea. The major areas of focus for the partnership are energy efficiency, methane capture and use, rural/village energy systems and hydropower/wind.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-07-27
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Statement on Fighting Hunger and Addressing Humanitarian Needs in Africa [June 7, 2005]
The United States and United Kingdom promise to provide shelter, water, food and health care to millions of Africans.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-06-07
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Memorandum for the Secretary of State on Jerusalem Embassy Act [June 15, 2005]
From the Document: "Presidential Determination No. 2005-24 SUBJECT: Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104 45) (the "Act"), I hereby determine that it is necessary to protect the national security interests of the United States to suspend for a period of 6 months the limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act. My Administration remains committed to beginning the process of moving our Embassy to Jerusalem. You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of the Act, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register. This suspension shall take effect after transmission of this determination and report to the Congress."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-06-15
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Supreme Court's October 2020 Term: A Review of Selected Major Rulings [September 14, 2021]
From the Summary: "The Supreme Court issued the last merits decision of its 2020-2021 Term on July 1, 2021. This term was also Justice Amy Coney Barrett's first term as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The Court issued 55 merits decisions in all, addressing a wide range of issues in American public law. Many of these decisions have potential implications for federal law or litigation and thus are likely to be of general interest to Congress. Among the Court's major rulings was 'Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee,' where, for the first time, the Supreme Court issued a decision interpreting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the context of state voting rules. While it did not establish a standard to govern all Section 2 challenges, the Court identified five specific circumstances for courts to consider. Going forward, the ruling will guide lower courts in determining if recently enacted state election laws comply with the Voting Rights Act. In another case with potential ramifications for election law, 'Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta,' the Court held that a California requirement that charities disclose their significant donors to the state violated the First Amendment freedom of association." Other rulings discussed in this document are "Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid," "TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez," "United States v. Arthrex," and "Collins v. Yellen."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Gunter, David; Killion, Victoria L.; Cole, Jared P. . . .
2021-09-14
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Remarks by President Obama to the People of Cuba
From President Obama's remarks: "Like so many people in both of our countries, my lifetime has spanned a time of isolation between us. The Cuban Revolution took place the same year that my father came to the United States from Kenya. The Bay of Pigs took place the year that I was born. The next year, the entire world held its breath, watching our two countries, as humanity came as close as we ever have to the horror of nuclear war. As the decades rolled by, our governments settled into a seemingly endless confrontation, fighting battles through proxies. In a world that remade itself time and again, one constant was the conflict between the United States and Cuba. I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas. (Applause.) I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people. (Applause.)"
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Obama, Barack
2016-03-22
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Fact Sheet: Strategy to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
From the Document: "The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses a clear threat to the people of Iraq and Syria, and to the broader Middle East, as well as U.S. persons, allies and interests in the region. Left unchecked, ISIL could pose a growing threat beyond the region, including to the U.S. homeland. The United States is meeting this threat with strength and resolve. In recent weeks, we have increased intelligence resources devoted to the threat and sent U.S. personnel to assess the situation on the ground. We have responded with immediate action to protect Americans in Iraq and to prevent large-scale humanitarian catastrophes, including by conducting over 150 successful airstrikes in Iraq. These strikes have kept our personnel and facilities in Baghdad and Erbil safe, killed ISIL fighters, destroyed ISIL equipment, protected Iraqi critical infrastructure, and broken ISIL sieges against an Iraqi city and civilians trapped on a mountain. Along with dozens of international partners, we have provided material support for Iraqi forces to support their fight against ISIL. Our strikes and resupply efforts have enabled Iraqi forces to take the fight to ISIL on the ground, reclaim key territory, and saved thousands of innocent lives."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2014-09-10
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Fact Sheet: Comprehensive U.S. Government Approach to Foreign Terrorist Fighters in Syria and the Broader Region
From the Document: "As the President has said, we take seriously the terrorist threat posed by fighters in Iraq, Syria, and the broader region, including foreign terrorist fighters. More than 15,000 foreign terrorist fighters from more than 80 countries have traveled to Syria to fight alongside terrorist groups including dozens of Americans from a variety of backgrounds. The White House is leading an interagency effort to address this threat. Our approach brings together homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic, military, capacity building, and information sharing efforts."
United States. White House Office
2014-09-24
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Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2022 [Updated May 17, 2022]
From the Document: "Three entities in the Department of the Interior (DOI) share responsibility for managing the nation's ocean energy resources on almost 2.5 billion acres of the U.S. outer continental shelf (OCS). The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) administers offshore energy leasing and mineral development; the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) oversees offshore operational safety and environmental protection; and the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) manages public revenues from federally regulated offshore and onshore energy and natural resource projects. BOEM, BSEE, and ONRR receive appropriations in the annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Issues include determining the aggregate and program-level appropriations for each entity."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Comay, Laura B.
2022-05-17
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Joint Statement by the United States and the United Arab Emirates [June 27, 2012]
From the Document: "The United States and United Arab Emirates remain deeply committed to close consultation and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region and broader Middle East. In their meeting at the White House today, President Obama and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nuhayan reviewed the full range of regional security issues including Iran, Syria, terrorism, and energy security."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2012-06-27
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Fact Sheet: U.S.-Poland Cooperation on Clean Energy, May 28, 2011
From the May 28, 2011 White House fact sheet: "President Obama and Prime Minister Tusk welcomed new momentum in the two countries' cooperation on energy and climate security, especially in view of Poland's forthcoming European Union presidency. They welcomed intensified cooperation between our governments and private sectors in the development of unconventional sources of energy, including shale gas, renewable energy sources like wind and biomass, clean coal technologies, and civil nuclear power capability in Poland. The leaders reaffirmed the importance of combating global climate change, which both leaders agree is essential to our energy security. They discussed the importance of implementing the key provisions of the Cancun agreements this year and noted the opportunities to work together toward this end in bilateral and multilateral fora, including through the Major Economies Forum. Poland's EU presidency provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen the transatlantic energy dialogue and cooperation, including within the framework of the EU-U.S. Energy Council. The two leaders agreed to hold a high-level session of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue on clean and secure energy cooperation, aimed at enhancing energy security, building research and development cooperation on energy technologies, and expanding U.S. investments, exports, and participation in technology tenders in Poland. Warsaw's September 2011 International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC) Ministerial, the next U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting, the upcoming meeting of the Global Methane Initiative's Steering Committee, and the fall meeting of the U.S.-Polish Business Roundtable provide further opportunities to advance common the United States and Poland's joint energy and energy security interests."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-05-28
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Statement by the Press Secretary on European Union Actions on Iranian Oil, July 1, 2012
This July 1, 2012 White House press release includes the statement by the press secretary on European Union (EU) actions on Iranian oil. The statement highlights the EU prohibition of all Iranian crude oil imports, as well as other sanctions on Iran's oil industry.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2012-07-01
