U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes President Joe Biden’s energy policies are hurting America’s national security.
In an op-ed for Fox News, the senator argued for pursuing a policy that will unleash more energy production in the United States and cut the world’s dependence on energy from our adversaries.
The Biden administration has waged war on American energy.
This undermines America’s energy workers and makes us dependent on foreign adversaries for fuel.
More in my latest @FoxNews op-ed:https://t.co/z3P5NNGTdW
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) April 25, 2024
“The Biden administration has waged war on American energy,” Tuberville said. “Costs have skyrocketed. Both consumers and producers are being crushed by burdensome regulations. It is critical that Congress prioritize the passage of bipartisan legislation to unleash our nation’s offshore energy resources. Offshore energy development in the Gulf of Mexico is essential to our nation’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, offering immense economic, national security and environmental advantages.”
Tuberville detailed specific policies by the Biden administration that only inhibit domestic energy production.
“According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,” Tuberville explained, “the U.S. Department of the Interior only plans to hold three lease sales over the over the next five years in the Gulf of Mexico. This represents the lowest number of auctions in the history of the program, as there have been at least 11 lease sales in every five-year plan since 1992.”
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In January, the Biden administration put in place temporary pause on pending Approvals of liquefied natural gas exports.
“The lack of offshore lease sales puts critical opportunities for investment and production at considerable risk,” Tuberville added. “Not to mention the competitive advantage it gives to other countries that do not have these same restrictions. These are just a few examples of Biden’s domestic energy follies, but it doesn’t stop there.”
Tuberville believes it is now up to Congress to step up and pass legislation that will expand America’s energy sector.
“Instead of prioritizing climate activists and implementing burdensome government regulations, Biden should collaborate with Congress to make smart environmental choices while encouraging domestic energy production,” he argued. “Now is the time to advance legislation that safeguards our environment, enhances our energy security and promotes economic growth. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient energy sector and unleash America’s offshore energy potential, now and for generations to come.”
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
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