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Energy Independence
Energy reform is perhaps one of the most critical issues facing Congress as Americans pay high prices at the pump day after day and our dependence on foreign oil continues to threaten our national security. I believe it is imperative we look for real solutions to lower gas prices for American families and find viable ways to increase domestic energy production.
We can achieve these goals by cutting federal regulations that drive up production and processing costs, thereby increasing U.S. capacity to refine crude oil. We can also explore areas that are currently off limits to domestic production like the Alaskan Energy Slope, the oil shale areas of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming and the outer-continental shelf.
In addition, we must look beyond our traditional sources of energy to diversify our sources and find innovative solutions to help protect the environment. As a member of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus (RE&EEC), I am working to raise awareness and educate lawmakers on technologies to improve energy efficiency and explore alternative forms of energy.
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