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American producers deserve certainty in the permitting process By Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) American energy independence is unobtainable without functioning pipelines. Pipelines are vital infrastructure for transporting crude oil and natural gas across the nation. They are safer than trucks, barges, and rail, all while emitting less greenhouse gas. To ensure we have a strong… Read more »

Flipping the switch for more American energy By Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) Energy is foundational to everything we do. It’s critical for our national security, geopolitical power, and for a better quality of life in America. Today, we’re witnessing the real dangers of undermining our energy independence with a radical rush-to-green agenda that shuts down American oil and… Read more »

To modernize infrastructure, start with NEPA reform By Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-05 Arizonans have felt the burden of America’s fraying energy infrastructure for decades. As a state located in the desert southwest, the highly variable environment places an emphasis on the need for modernized infrastructure and energy innovation. Heat waves often cause blackouts here at home, and in… Read more »

Western Caucus Permitting Month: The keys to unlocking rural America By Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) March is Western Caucus Permitting Month, and our Members are excited to share how improving our current permitting processes will help unleash American potential.   The Congressional Western Caucus is at the forefront of the challenges rural America experiences, and our Members… Read more »

Endangered Species Act should be a tool – not a weapon By Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) For decades, litigious environmental groups have lined their pockets by using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a weapon. Instead of working toward effective species conservation, serial litigators use this landmark environmental law to halt land management projects,… Read more »

Rio Tinto is investing $1.5 billion in the Salt Lake City-based Kennecott copper mine to extend its life until at least 2032. The move reinforces its bet on America and will guarantee job security for thousands of workers. “Today I look at our market share, we may be 10 percent of the market share in the U.S. It's a very profitable market for us. And therefore, investing… Read more »