Rep. Williams on Biden Administration’s Latest Attack on American Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter along with 61 House Republicans to Energy Secretary Granholm and Commerce Secretary Raimondo demanding answers on the Biden Administration's discussions to reinstate the export ban on crude oil. You can read the full letter here.
"President Biden's war on American energy continues with his Administration's latest discussions to reinstate the export ban on crude oil, which was repealed in 2015 on a bipartisan vote" said Congressman Williams. "From canceling the Keystone XL pipeline to halting new oil and gas leases on federal lands, no Administration has ever gone to such drastic lengths to destroy good paying jobs and make the United States more reliant on foreign energy. With every step the Biden Administration further caves to the far left of his party, stopping at nothing that will impede his goal to force a Socialist Green New Deal on the American people."
"Banning crude oil exports from the U.S. would be a catastrophic mistake that will harm the livelihoods of blue collar workers in the Permian Basin and result in higher prices for international crude, giving Russia more profits. US energy policy should put Midland over Moscow. Even more, an export ban will lead to even higher costs for American families down the line. The Biden Administration should be encouraging, not crippling, American energy production." – Congressman Pfluger
Background on the crude oil export ban:
In 2015, Congress repealed the export crude oil ban so U.S. companies could freely enter the international marketplace. This contributed to a 500% increase in exports from 2015-2019, created more jobs in energy sector, and expanded our energy influence around the world.
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Congressman Roger Williams represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas and serves as a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and as Vice-Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee.