Gohmert Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation

This week, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) introduced the Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act of 2013. This bill would clarify that States have the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on all land within the boundaries of the State. He released the following statement regarding the FRESH Act:

"The Obama Administration is more interested in pandering to its liberal left that it is in creating and preserving American jobs. With the issuance of new hydraulic fracturing regulations, it's clear that this administration wants to hinder the production of our own natural resources and "necessarily' cause the price of our own energy to "skyrocket' despite the devastation that creates for hardworking middle and low income families and individuals. It is amazing to realize that this administration has abandoned helping America's most needy in favor of more affluent leftists.

States should have the sole authority to regulate such activities within its boundaries, so it is time to put people to work producing our own energy while lowering the cost of living which is a double win. This action by the administration is a triple loss for jobs, cheaper energy, and more national energy independence."

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee reintroduced this bill in the Senate.

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