Carl Introduces Legislation to Unleash American Energy Production

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Today, U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-AL) issued the following statement regarding legislation he has introduced to unleash American energy production. The Unleashing American Energy Act would require a minimum of two oil and gas lease sales a year in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Alaska Region of the Outer Continental Shelf, and it prohibits future moratoriums or delays on oil and gas leasing.

"At a time when fuel prices are at record highs, the Biden administration has not let up on its regulatory assault on American energy producers. As a result, Americans are paying more for fuel and nearly everything else. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Unleashing American Energy Act, which would reverse Biden's war on American energy and unleash domestic production. Although this bill won't solve all our energy problems overnight, it will help lower energy prices and bring much-needed relief to millions of Americans. Under the Trump administration, we had regular oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, and the United States became energy independent. My bill would require two new oil and gas lease sales each year in the Gulf of Mexico and in Alaska, while also prohibiting oil and gas lease sales from being blocked or slowed down again," said Rep. Jerry Carl.

"Today, we are taking a necessary step to end President Biden's repeated assaults on American energy. The American people continue bearing the brunt of these disastrous policies. Enough is enough.The bills we introduced today will allow us to tap into the rich stores of resources America already has, and further both our energy independence and our innovation in the energy sector. Together with legislation promoting development of American critical minerals and energy independence that our members introduced earlier this Congress, we are advancing an all-of-the-above energy approach that will strength our nation and allow us to lead the world into the future," said House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman.

The U.S. Department of the Interior is required by law to publish regular five-year leasing plans. The current plan expires June 30, 2022, and the Biden administration has not initiated the process to publish a new one. The Trump administration ensured we had regular lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, but the Biden administration has ignored a court order overturning its moratorium on new leasing. The Unleashing American Energy Act would provide certainty and stability to the oil and gas industry, which would help lower energy prices

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