<[link removed]> ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough hikes Mt. Olympus in Salt Lake Valley, Utah. It’s that time again! The annual Congressional August recess is upon us. When Congress returns in September they will be working to….you guessed it….avoid <[link removed]> a government shutdown. The more things change, the more they stay the same. For now, Members will return home, some to campaign, and all needing to address the rapidly changing dynamics of the presidential race. In advance of the Senate’s recess, Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin and ranking member John Barrasso made a major push toward permitting reform. The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (S.4753), which passed <[link removed]> out of committee today, makes progress by opening access to federal lands, and making improvements that support oil, natural gas, critical minerals, and renewable energy development. In connection with the committee’s consideration of the bill, we submitted a letter of support, which you can read here <[link removed]> . We also plan to hold a webinar on this topic on August 7, which you can register for here <[link removed]> . We’ve been on a webinar streak lately. This past month we were pleased to host two excellent panels. First up was a conversation <[link removed]> on recent Supreme Court decisions and their implications for the environment, following-up on our February webinar that discussed the Chevron Doctrine <[link removed]> and previewed the court decisions. Shortly thereafter we assembled a robust panel of experts <[link removed]> to examine the consequences of the California Air Resources Board’s In-Use Locomotive standards. If you missed either one of them the first time around, be sure to click through for the replays. And while you have YouTube open, swing on over to our interview <[link removed]> with Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) where we chatted with him about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act. In addition to webinars, this past month our president, Jeff Kupfer, wrote about the need to Kick Politics Out of Energy Policymaking <[link removed]> for Real Clear Energy. Additionally, ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough (pictured above) wrote about how Kathy Hochul’s Latest Energy Scheme Is Bad for New York <[link removed]> in the National Review. We also took a Deeper Dive into our interview with Rep. Miller-Meeks <[link removed]> and took a closer look at Georgia’s Power Plant Vogtle <[link removed]> . We hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer so far. As a precaution before heading outside, be sure to check out these heat safety tips <[link removed]> from the National Weather Service. Looking for a way to enjoy outdoor fun? Check out this page <[link removed]> from the National Park Service to help you plan your weekend adventure, and don’t forget to tag us on Facebook (@ConservAmerica) with your great outdoor fun photos! ConservAmerica Counsel Brent Fewell and his daughter Ragan chat with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) at a reception supporting the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. With your help, we can continue to provide leadership on environmental and conservation issues based on the principles of respect for free markets, property rights, and personal responsibility. Donate <[link removed]> <[link removed]> <[link removed]> <[link removed]> <[link removed]> Follow us! ConservAmerica, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, United States Unsubscribe <[link removed]>