Boebert Bill to Block Biden's 1.6 Million-Acre Colorado Land Grab Receives Hearing
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Colorado Energy Prosperity Act, H.R. 6547, legislation that prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from locking up 1.6 million acres of land in Colorado from responsible oil and gas production, received an important hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, “The American people continue to struggle with sky-high gas prices from the Biden Regime's relentless attacks on American energy. Biden and his bureaucrats are pandering to radical Green New Deal extremists to try and eliminate fossil fuels, causing significant harm to job creation, losses of revenues for education, further increasing gas prices, and further undermining American energy independence. Colorado can’t afford for this regime to lock up another 1.6 million acres from responsible energy production and multiple-use activities."
Kathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance, stated, “The extent of the current proposed land closures and restrictions is at an unprecedented level, with the ultimate effect being a ban on leasing in large parts of the federal mineral estate...[Local communities] rely on responsible oil and natural gas production from public lands for economic prosperity and job creation. Oil and natural gas development in this area has shaped the cultural and societal fabric of the community and supports a robust economy.”
Background:
Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Colorado Energy Prosperity Act received an important hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To watch the full Committee hearing click HERE.
At the hearing, Kathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance, testified in strong support of Congresswoman Boebert's bill.
H.R. 6547 to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing a plan to block oil and gas leasing on 1.6 million acres in Colorado. Specifically, H.R. 6547 would prevent finalization and implementation of the BLM's Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Enviromental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices. If the BLM’s proposal is finalized, the U.S. would lose access to vital energy resources while the American people are struggling with high gas and energy prices.
This misguided plan would also establish nine different "Areas of Critical Environmental Concern" (ACECs) on over 100,000 acres in order to lock up more lands from responsible energy production.
If this proposal is finalized, the entire country will feel its impact. Currently, projections indicate that over 600 wells may be lost by 2043. The implementation of this proposal would further contribute to an increase in that number.
Consequently, this escalation is expected to result in higher gas prices and a heightened dependence on OPEC and foreign nations for energy supply.
In response to this egregious plan, Congresswoman Boebert first sent a letter to Tracy Stone-Manning, Director of the BLM. You can read the full letter here urging her to rescind the proposed draft resource management plan.
On November 3rd, Congresswoman Boebert’s amendment to block this land grab to the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024 passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert remains committed to securing American energy dominance. Amidst the Biden administration's efforts to transition away from the traditional oil and gas industry in favor of radical "Green New Deal" policies, Congresswoman Boebert stands as an advocate for preserving and strengthening these vital sectors. Congresswoman Boebert remains committed to securing the American people much-needed relief from rising gas prices and record-high inflation.
Click here to read the full bill.