David Jordan

Reporter at Roll Call

Reporter and Researcher at Freelance

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Energy and environment reporter, CQ Roll Call // [email protected] // Signal: davpjor.04

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In CRA first, Senate blocks an EPA waiver after procedural change

2 weeks ago | rollcall.com | David Jordan |Valerie Yurk

The Senate on Thursday passed a joint resolution that would bar California from enforcing vehicle emissions standards that effectively phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. In a 51-44 vote, the Senate passed a joint resolution that would nullify the waiver issued by the EPA during the final weeks of the Biden administration. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., joined all Republicans in backing the joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act.
Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | David Jordan

The Senate took 10 votes Wednesday to approve procedural changes that allow it to take up three joint resolutions that would vacate EPA waivers allowing California to set its own vehicle emissions standards.
Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA

2 weeks ago | rollcall.com | David Jordan

The Senate took 10 votes Wednesday to approve procedural changes that allow it to take up three joint resolutions that would vacate EPA waivers allowing California to set its own vehicle emissions standards.
Senate panel wary of states managing National Park sites

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | David Jordan

WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended proposed cuts to his department's fiscal 2026 budget before a Senate panel Wednesday as lawmakers questioned an administration suggestion that some parts of the National Park Service could be managed by the states. Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Chair Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and panel Democrats also questioned Burgum about the effect of reduced staffing since the beginning of the Trump administration.
Senate panel wary of states managing National Park sites

2 weeks ago | rollcall.com | David Jordan

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended proposed cuts to his department’s fiscal 2026 budget before a Senate panel on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned an administration suggestion that some parts of the National Park Service could be managed by the states. Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Chair Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and panel Democrats also questioned Burgum about the effect of reduced staffing since the beginning of the Trump administration.
Reconciliation text would rescind energy, environment funding

3 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | David Jordan

WASHINGTON - The House Energy and Commerce Committee would target a wide range of Biden administration climate programs while advancing Republican goals for oil and natural gas in its portion of reconciliation text. The committee is scheduled to begin its markup Tuesday of legislative text that includes energy and environment subtitles. The budget resolution told the panel to find savings and new revenue totaling at least $880 billion.
Reconciliation text would rescind energy, environment funding

3 weeks ago | arcamax.com | David Jordan

WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee would target a wide range of Biden administration climate programs while advancing Republican goals for oil and natural gas in its portion of reconciliation text. The committee is scheduled to begin its markup Tuesday of legislative text that includes energy and environment subtitles. The budget resolution told the panel to find savings and new revenue totaling at least $880 billion.
EPA plans action to address PFAS, including 'polluter pays'

1 month ago | arcamax.com | David Jordan

WASHINGTON — The EPA on Monday announced a series of “major actions” to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination, including an initiative to work with Congress to ensure that liability adheres to the “polluter pays” principle.
Trump executive order on coal aims to boost mining, retain plants

1 month ago | gazettextra.com | David Jordan

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that attempts to revive the declining coal industry, arguing the fossil fuel is necessary to ensure U.S. dominance in sectors such as artificial intelligence. Flanked by coal miners, Trump said that he wanted the U.S. to compete with China and move away from policies instituted by President Joe Biden, whom he accused of trying to kill the coal industry. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Trump executive order on coal aims to boost mining, retain plants

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | David Jordan

By David Jordan, CQ-Roll Call President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that attempts to revive the declining coal industry, arguing the fossil fuel is necessary to ensure U.S. dominance in sectors such as artificial intelligence. Flanked by coal miners, Trump said that he wanted the U.S. to compete with China and move away from policies instituted by President Joe Biden, whom he accused of trying to kill the coal industry.

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David Jordan @davpjor

6 May 25

This clip is two minutes but this has been going on for hours

Aaron Rupar @atrupar

"We are now in a position in which Republican colleagues are not allowed to say whether or not they support or oppose an amendment" -- bizarre scenes at the House Committee on Natural Resources as Republicans refuse to engage with Joe Neguse's questions & instead sit in silence https://t.co/aa9SCiQtT5

David Jordan @davpjor

30 Apr 25

How do you make a multi-day thing out of "How did you two meet?"