(Washington, DC)  – Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., (R-South Louisiana), released the following statement after Senator David Vitter (R-Louisiana) joined other Senators to introduce legislation asserting congressional rights to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline:

“Having bipartisan, bicameral support in favor of completion of this project sends a clear message to the Administration: America needs this pipeline. Last week, I joined in introducing bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3811 – the Keystone For a Secure Tomorrow Act (K-FAST), seeking to immediately approve completion of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Letting 20,000 shovel-ready jobs disappear due to election year politics is unacceptable. I applaud the Senate in joining me on this issue important to economic and national security.”

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Boustany is Louisiana’s leading voice for American energy production. By fighting the Obama moratorium on coastal drilling and exploration coupled with supporting increased domestic energy production, Boustany remains South Louisiana’s staunchest advocate for energy independence on Capitol Hill. He continues to fight for a speedy resumption of permits to the Gulf Coast to boost energy production and lower the price of gas for Americans.