Energy
Efficient, reliable energy is at the heart of nearly every aspect of American life and business and impacts US foreign and domestic policy. Energy policy should aim to reduce our dependence on foreign oil while increasing access to various forms of clean energy.
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On November 11th, President Obama unilaterally committed the U.S. to even steeper greenhouse gas reductions that will have a negligible effect on global temperatures. The President has shown that he will stop at nothing to implement a radical green agenda.
On November 11th, President Obama unilaterally committed the U.S. to even steeper greenhouse gas reductions. Ironically, these new greenhouse gas emission reductions will have a negligible effect on global temperatures. The President has shown that he will stop at nothing to implement the radical green agenda his far left supporters demand.
The Administration’s “war on energy” continues in the Department of Transportation. The Department (DOT) issued a proposed rule that would dramatically hinder crude oil transport by rail. The rule would severely limit throughput, impose huge costs on the industry, and severely restrict transport capacity.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing three bills this week moving toward a comprehensive energy strategy. “I supported all three bills. Much of the language is identical to my comprehensive energy legislation introduced in March, the American Energy Renaissance Act.”
This week’s legislation reduces burdensome and unnecessary regulations on the oil and natural gas industry:
This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is expected to mark up H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, introduced by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO). The bill is a timely proposal that would expedite approval for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to nations that are members of the World Trade Organization. As a matter of public policy, increasing domestic energy production and lifting the ban on energy exports would greatly benefit American consumers and the economy at large.
On March 27, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the American Energy Renaissance Act, providing for comprehensive liberation of energy producers to maximize energy production, job creation and prosperity for America. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK).
The Ambassador from Azerbaijan to the United States is joining U.S. Congressman Jim Bridenstine for a town hall in Tulsa Sunday afternoon, April 13th. In light of the Ukrainian crisis, Ambassador Elin Suleymanov and the Congressman will highlight the linkage of energy security to global political stability.
Over the past few years, energy production has been one of the bright spots in the American economy. The U. S. is now the world’s largest natural gas producer and will soon be the world’s largest oil producer. Senator Ted Cruz’s (R–Texas) American Energy Renaissance Act, along with its companion bill introduced in the House by Representative Jim Bridenstine (R–Okla.), will help this sector shine even brighter.
Nearly one month after Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke before a group of oilfield executives and employees to announce his idea of an American Energy Renaissance Act to increase jobs and energy independence—his office recently announced the filing of similarly-named legislation. During his speech reported on byBreitbart Texas in February, Cruz said, “The American energy renaissance that is beginning before our eyes can help save us from the Obama economy.”
Sen. Cruz and Rep. Bridenstine File Legislation to
Embrace American Energy Renaissance, Spark Job Creation
S. 2170 and H.R. 4286 embrace American Energy Renaissance, eliminate barriers to trade and infrastructure to spark job growth and assist international allies