Opportunities & Challenges Facing U.S. Energy Production
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| Left to right: Congressmen Self, Fallon, Sessions, and Webber stand together before starting Tuesday's subcommittee hearing. |
On Tuesday, I participated in the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs field hearing in Plano, Texas. The focus was squarely on the vital issue of "Drilling Down: Oversight of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Energy Production."
It is increasingly apparent that the policies and regulations introduced by the Biden Administration are steering the United States away from energy security. Their recent pause on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exports is a major indicator of a shift toward prioritizing a climate-based agenda that undermines the long-term energy security and economic health of our nation.
During the hearing, Members of Congress and witnesses highlighted the United States’ significant reduction in carbon emissions over the past two decades, contrary to dramatic increases in nations like China. This progress underscores that American energy producers are not just meeting but exceeding global standards for environmentally responsible energy production, exposing the current administration's regulatory approach as unnecessary and harmful to Americans. President Biden is making policy decisions to appease far-left progressive advocates at the expense of our nation’s competitiveness on the world stage and American’s wallets at the gas pump.
As we further discussed the broader implications of these policies, it was evident that the choices we make today will define the global landscape. In particular, the halt on new permitting for LNG exports to non-Free Trade Agreement countries will jeopardize America’s energy sector's growth and our ability to support allies and developing countries. We stand at a crossroads, where we can either continue to lead in energy production, benefiting from the jobs and economic growth it brings, or we can cede this advantage to the United States’ adversaries.
I am urging President Biden to consider the long-term consequences of our energy policies. We must strive for solutions that bolster our national security and enhance our economic competitiveness. Let us choose a path that ensures a robust and resilient energy future for America.
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