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 Congressman Steve Daines today announced that he has been selected to join the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), a select group of House members charged with leading House energy policy efforts.

“As a fifth-generation Montanan, I know that Montana is called the ‘Treasure State’ for a reason—we have an abundance of natural resources that not only contribute to our state’s beauty, but have also set our state apart as a leader in energy production,” Daines stated. “Montana is setting an example of how domestic energy development can be done in a responsible manner to reduce our dependence on foreign energy and create good-paying American jobs, while also sustaining our resources for generations to come. Through the House Energy Action Team, I’ll be able to share Montana’s common sense approach to energy production as we work toward an all-of-the-above energy plan for our country.”

“We are thrilled to have Steve join the House Energy Action Team for the 113th Congress,” House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy added. “It is critical our country’s energy resources are responsibly developed to their fullest potential so that millions of jobs are created and reliable and affordable sources of energy are secured for all Americans. Already, Steve’s leadership on energy issues has helped us work to get closer in achieving these goals and Steve will continue to move this important issue forward.”

HEAT will consist of a committed group of House members working to promote common sense energy policies that will address rising energy prices, create thousands of good jobs and strengthen national security by promoting North American energy independence.

Daines has been a strong supporter of an all-of-the-above approach to securing American energy independence that includes alternative sources of energy—hydropower, wind, and solar—along with coal, oil, and natural gas.

Daines recently led a group of 150 House members in calling on President Barack Obama to approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in light of Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s approval of a new route through the state of Nebraska.

Daines serves as a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Subcommittee on Energy and Minerals and is a member of the House Coal Caucus.

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