Hearing to examine the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse and policy options to protect energy infrastructure and to improve capabilities for adequate system restoration.

May 4, 2017
10:00 AM
366 Dirksen

The hearing will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

The purpose of the hearing is to examine the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse and policy options to protect energy infrastructure and to improve capabilities for adequate system restoration. 

The hearing will be webcast live on the committee’s website, and an archived video will be available shortly after the hearing is complete. Witness testimony will be available on the website at the start of the hearing.

Archived Webcast

If you are having trouble viewing this hearing, please try the following steps:
  1. Clear your browser's cache - Guide to clearing browser cache
  2. Close and re-open your browser
  3. If the above two steps do not help, please try another browser. Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge have the highest level of compatibility with our player.

Opening Remarks

  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski

    Chairman
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell

    Ranking Member
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Witness Panel 1

  • The Honorable Cheryl LaFleur

    Chairman
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • The Honorable Newt Gingrich

    Chairman of the Board
    Gingrich Productions
  • Ambassador Henry F. Cooper, Ph.D.

    Former Director
    Strategic Defense Initiative Organization
  • Ms. Caitlin Durkovich

    Director
    Toffler Associates
  • Mr. Robin Manning

    Vice President, Transmission and Distribution
    Electric Power Research Institute
  • Mr. Kevin Wailes

    Chief Executive Officer
    Lincoln Electric System