![]() The Biden administration believes that the United States should not be energy independent, that we should depend on foreign adversaries for resources, and that American jobs shouldn’t be prioritized. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) stated, “In the first two weeks of his administration, Joe Biden has crippled the American energy industry, killing thousands of jobs with his executive orders. I am proud to support Congresswoman Boebert’s legislation to put an end to this madness and restore American energy jobs." This action was thoughtless and devastating to the hundreds of communities and millions of Americans who rely on the oil and gas industry – from labor unions and local small businesses to rural school districts and conservationists. There’s no reason to outsource this demand overseas when we can be producing it right here at home.”Ĭongressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) said, " It is unconscionable that President Biden would – during a global pandemic – eliminate thousands of jobs and prevent the creation of thousands more with just the flick of his pen. That’s why I’m cosponsoring legislation like the Protecting American Energy Jobs Act, because America already leads the world in clean, safe, and reliable energy production. He’s choosing to eliminate jobs, opportunities, and American energy independence, and this will have devastating effects on our economy. That fact won’t disappear overnight, no matter how many executive orders President Biden signs. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said, “Our infrastructure depends on oil and natural gas. While Joe Biden continues to pander to campaign donors and extremist environmentalists, I'll continue to fight for jobs and the people of Colorado's Third District.” should become more dependent on volatile foreign sources from countries like Russia, Iraq and Saudi Arabia when we can safely produce these resources right here in America. Hard-working men and women will be forced to come home and tell their families that they were laid off and that they have to move out of the only neighborhood they have ever known. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, “ With the stroke of his pen, that sometimes takes him awhile to find, Joe Biden has unilaterally imposed job-killing, anti-energy mandates that are going to crush my district and the people that live within in it. 859, the Protecting American Energy Jobs Act: ![]() Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03), other Members of Congress and supporters released the following statements following introduction of H.R.
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