Congressman Peter Roskam

Representing the 6th District of ILLINOIS

Energy

oil rig and sunset

America is on the cusp of a new energy future.  Our nation’s vast natural resources and advances in technology could lead to an energy boom that turns around the American economy, bringing more jobs to our communities, growing our manufacturing base, and lowering the cost of energy for American families.  

What we need is an energy policy that sets the stage so the best idea and the best science win the day.  A true all-of-the-above strategy is critical, because energy independence will not happen through just one source.   An energy renaissance is upon us.  Let’s make sure we seize the moment. 

More on Energy

Nov 14, 2014
Building Keystone will help create thousands of good-paying jobs, increase North American energy independence, and help fuel a domestic energy renaissance. I hope the president will listen to the American people, stop stonewalling a good idea with widespread support, and allow pipeline construction to begin without further delay.”
Jul 22, 2014
Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) joined community leaders for a tour of the Kerr-McGee facility site in West Chicago, which closed in 1973 after processing radioactive thorium for the federal government.
Apr 18, 2014
Excerpt: "President Obama has been saying a lot lately that he's finally ready to make jobs and the economy his main focus but amazingly refuses to sign off on Keystone, one of the largest and fastest ways to put thousands of Americans back to work. It's shameful."
Mar 5, 2014
Excerpt: "After five and a half years, the Keystone XL pipeline – which would create thousands of American jobs and boost our weak economy – is still gathering dust on the president’s desk."
Sep 19, 2013

Press Release:

Exerpt: "What America needs is a vision for an energy future that will jumpstart domestic energy production and put thousands of Americans back to work. The place to start would be immediately approving the Keystone XL Pipeline."

Sep 19, 2013

Press Release:

Excerpt: “It’s been five years since the Obama Administration received the paperwork and the application for the expansion of this pipeline. Now, think about that, that’s half a decade that they’ve been sitting on this. And there’s been no activity forthcoming."

Jun 28, 2013

Press Release:

Excerpt: "While the president announced essentially a new tax on energy that would kill jobs and make energy more expensive, the House of Representatives passed two bills that would put Americans to work, make energy prices more affordable and strengthen our economy".