ENERGY UPDATE FROM VIRGINIA FOXX
Dear Friends,
Unfortunately, Congress adjourned for the
August district work period without bringing up legislation that would
lower gas prices. Throughout the summer, my colleagues and I have asked
for a vote on an "all of the above" energy strategy that increases
exploration, conservation, and innovation. And throughout the summer,
Democratic leaders have avoided any meaningful votes for more American
energy.
My colleagues and I introduced a comprehensive energy bill to reduce the
price of gas last month. The American Energy Act offers a broad set of
solutions, with everything from new drilling to new investment in the
fuels of the future. This legislation aims to increase the supply of
American-made energy, improve conservation efforts, and promote new
technology that will help bring down the cost of gas.
The new legislation provides tax credits for the purchase of fuel
efficient vehicles, home-based solar power and biomass, and energy
efficient buildings. It also increases supply by opening deep water
resources and the Arctic coastal plain. Thanks to some environmentalists
and their Congressional allies, 85 percent of our deep-sea oil and gas
fields are locked up and unavailable for drilling.
Congress should not have adjourned without taking a vote to increase
American-made energy while Americans continue to suffer at the pump.
Even after the lights, cameras, and microphones in the chamber were
turned off, House Republicans were undeterred, continuing to make speech
after speech demanding that Speaker Pelosi listen to the calls of the
American people for more environmentally responsible drilling for oil
and gas here at home to reduce the price at the pump.
While the Speaker shows just how out-of-touch she is by not allowing
more environmentally-safe drilling for oil and gas, the American people
are continuing to make their voices heard in the House chamber and
across the country. Throughout the August break, both on the House floor
and across the district, I will continue to hold the Democrat Majority
accountable for their refusal to listen to the American people
struggling with high gas prices.
Cordially,
Virginia Foxx
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