HRES1227119th Congress
Condemning State-level energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, increase gasoline prices, and undermine American energy security and national defense.
Sponsored By: Representative Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Introduced
Summary
expanded domestic oil production and refining capacity is the central aim this resolution would promote to push for lower fuel costs and stronger energy security. It condemns state policies that it says limit U.S. oil and refining and calls for policies that keep fuel affordable and reliable.
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- Families and businesses: Argues that state restrictions have raised gasoline prices and placed financial strain on households and firms.
- U.S. Armed Forces: Says affordable, domestically produced fuel underpins military readiness and notes the Department of Defense is the largest institutional fuel consumer.
- State policy example: Identifies California as a state it alleges has contributed to higher fuel costs through restrictive energy rules.
- Federal policy warning: Urges against adopting similar restrictive energy rules at the federal level and encourages steps to strengthen supply chains and long term affordability.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
CA • R
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