Congresswoman Boebert Votes to Overturn Biden's LNG Export Ban
Today, the House passed H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, to overturn the Biden Regime's tyrannical freeze on new liquefied natural gas export approvals.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, "Joe Biden's war on American energy is destroying our country. The United States produces the cleanest oil and gas in the world under the highest standards. Rather than trying to kill oil and gas in America, Green New Deal activists should embrace these responsible energy sources if they really care about reducing emissions in the U.S. To put a freeze on liquefied natural gas exports at a time when our economy is still in shambles from Bidenomics is both reckless and shameful. Rather than catering to radical climate change extremists, Joe Biden and his bureaucratic minions should do what's best for the American people, unleash all of our energy sources, and export freedom and LNG around the world."
Background:
Today, the House passed H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, with a bipartisan vote of 224-200 that included nine Democrats voting in favor of the bill.
On January 26th, the Biden Regime announced it was halting the permitting process for new LNG exports following pressure from radical climate change activists seeking to abolish American energy production.
According to the American Petroleum Institute, increasing LNG exports could create 453,000 jobs and add $73 billion to the economy by 2040. Halting these LNG projects and restricting the import and export of responsible energy worldwide will have highly adverse consequences, including higher domestic prices and job losses. It's crucial to highlight that approximately 87% of LNG exports are destined for the European Union, the United Kingdom, and allies in Asia. Halting energy exports to these nations can create severe vulnerabilities in their security and force them to rely on adversaries like Russia, Iran and Venezuela for their energy needs.
The climate activists pushing this misguided freeze are oblivious to the detrimental impacts of this ban. While they argue that LNG generates harmful pollution and contribute to global warming, they fail to acknowledge a crucial fact: U.S. LNG exports are 40% cleaner than Russian natural gas being sent to Europe, making them a more environmentally friendly option. Thanks to fracking and increases in U.S. oil and gas production, the U.S. led the world in reducing carbon dioxide emissions over the past 15 years, reducing these emissions by 879 million metric tons, or 14%.
American energy is not just cleaner; it's a boon for the world. Opponents also fail to recognize that in 2022, Joe Biden struck a deal with the European Union, vowing to send more LNG to our allies impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Congresswoman Boebert has been a fierce advocate for American energy dominance, consistently taking a stand against the Biden Regime's attempts to cripple American energy and cater to radical activists.
Recently, the Biden administration proposed a Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule, that poses a significant threat to American energy producers. In response, Congresswoman Boebert demonstrated strong leadership by introducing the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act. This critical legislation successfully passed the House, sending a resounding message that Congresswoman Boebert remains committed to protecting American energy dominance and ensuring the resilience of our energy industry.
For a complete list of Congresswoman Boebert’s legislative accomplishments, click HERE.
For the full text of H.R. 7176 is available HERE.