Congressional CTL technology developments
As the need for energy-independence grows more urgent, congressional interest in exploring safe, domestic and affordable CTL fuels as a vehicle for meeting our increasing demand for energy continues to grow.
- U.S., Chinese officials brief Congress on status of CTL development
May 6, 2008 - Sen. Domenici Introduces New CTL Bill
May 1, 2008
Text of the release - Domenici Calls for Repeal of Alternative Fuels Provision That Could Weaken National Security
April 29, 2008
Text of the release - Reps. Ross, Nunes Introduce New Bill Promoting CTL Fuels
February 14, 2008
Text of the release
Click here for a complete copy of the bill - Sen. Dorgan introduces new CTL legislation
October 4, 2007
Text of the bill - Rep. Nunes introdcues new CTL legislation
August 1, 2007
Full text of release
Text of the bill - Reps. Boucher, Shimkus unveil new CTL legislation
May 8, 2007
Full text of the release - House Armed Services Committee approves funding for expanded DOD CTL testing
May 10, 2007
Full text of the release - CTLC Press Release: CTLC thanks Sens. Thomas, Bunning for efforts to advance American energy security
May 2, 2007
Full text of the release - House subcommittee hearing probes need for domestic CTL fuels
April 18, 2007
Video archive, witness list & testimony - Rep. Rahall, Sen. Bunning tout CTL fuels at Coal-to-Liquids Coalition Capitol Hill launch
March 28, 2007
Full text of the release - Coal-to-Liquids Coalition Launches on Capitol Hill
March 28, 2007
Full text of the release - Press Release: COSTELLO: COAL-TO-LIQUIDS COALITION CARRIES IMPORTANT MESSAGE
March 28, 2007
Full text of the release - Press Release: Chairman Rahall to host CTL Summit
March 9, 2007
Full text of the release - Rep. Geoff Davis' Press Release "Bipartisan Energy Legislation Provides a Solution to Our Nation's Energy Crisis, Will Spur Job Creation"
January 10, 2007
Full text of the release - Sens. Bunning, Obama launch Senate Coal-to-Liquid Fuels Caucus
January 5, 2007
Full text of the release - Senator Jim Bunning's Press Release "BUNNING, OBAMA RE-INTRODUCE BLUEPRINT FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE"
January 4, 2007
Text of Sen. Obama's Remarks (January 10)
Text of Sen. Bunning's Remarks
Summary of the Blueprint for Energy Independence
Text of S. 154
Text of S. 155 - Text of S. 4012, the "National Transitional Fuel Security Act of 2006"
September 29, 2006
Introduced by South Dakota Sen. John Thune (R), this bill would establish a federal pilot program to encourage private investment and foster a commitment by the private sector towards the development of a domestic CTL industry. - House Armed Services Committee Hearing — Testimony on Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency
September 26, 2006
Testimony submitted to a Sept. 26 joint hearing of the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities and Readiness Subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee. The joint hearing focused on Department of Defense (DOD) alternative energy and energy efficiency programs. Included in the presentations submitted for the hearing are statements regarding DOD coal-to-liquid fuel activities and assessments.- Statement of Mr. Michael M. Aimone, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, Installations and Military Support, U.S. Air Force
- Statement of Mr. James T. Bartis, Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corp.: Policy Issues for Alternative Fuels for Military Operations
- Statement of Mr. Richard Connolly, Director, Defense Energy Support Center, Defense Logistics Agency
- Joint Statement of Mr. Philip W. Grone, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, and the Honorable John J. Young Jr., Director, Defense Research and Engineering
- Text of H.R. 5890, the "American-Made Energy Freedom Act"
July 26, 2006
Bipartisan coalition of 23 House members, lead by Rep. Devin Nunes, unveil the "American-Made Energy Freedom Act" (H.R. 5890), which is designed to support the creation of a robust domestic CTL fuels industry.
Rep. Nunes press release
Click here for companion Senate legislation. - Senator Jim Bunning's Press Release "SENATORS SEEK TO PASS BLUEPRINT FOR DOMESTIC ENERGY SECURITY"
June 22, 2006
Text of S. 3325, the "Coal-To-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006" - Statement by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) describing The Coal-to-Liquids Fuel Promotion Act of 2006
May 25, 2006 - Speech given by Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) to the House of Representatives on coal-to-liquids legislation
May 23, 2006 - Legislation proposed by Reps. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) and Rick Boucher (D-Va.) to create tax credits for coal-to-liquid transportation fuels
May 23, 2006 - Coal is an Answer
May 4, 2006
Before the House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Milton R. Copulos
President, National Defense Council Foundation - What Congress Can do
May 4, 2006
Before the House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
John N. Ward
Vice President, Marketing & Government Affairs, Headwaters Incorporated - Coal is the Future
May 4, 2006
Before the House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Fredrick D. Palmer
Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Peabody Energy
Attachment: National Coal Council Report on Coal and BTU Conversion - Coal is the Energy of America's Past, Present and Future
April 21, 2006
Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction Technology
J. F. Roberts
President & CEO, Foundation Coal Corporation - Coal is Ready to Fuel America
April 21, 2006
Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction Technology
Hunt Ramsbottom
President and CEO, Rentech, Inc.