Energy

America needs a stable supply of reliable and affordable energy to keep our economy strong. We can achieve this with a comprehensive energy policy.  Congress and the federal government must focus on removing the unnecessary roadblocks to increase production, bring down prices, and create jobs. We will have to continue an all of the above approach to energy production to remain competitive in an ever increasing global marketplace. 

The success of Texas and America continues to depend on access to abundant, reliable, and affordable sources of energy.   An-all-of-the-above approach to energy will help ensure reliability and affordability that includes fossil fuels, renewable energy and nuclear energy.

America has proven domestic resources that are blocked from access thanks to an obstructionist federal government.  A prime example of this has been the Obama administration’s moratorium on drilling and the ongoing delays in issuing Gulf drilling permits. Offshore production is not just an energy security issue, but a jobs and economic issue at a time of record unemployment. As a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, I will be working to address these issues.

Olson is also a member of the new House Energy Action Team (HEAT).  HEAT is a committed group of House members promoting Republican energy policies that will address rising energy prices, create thousands of good jobs and enhance our national security by promoting energy independence for America.  Click here to find out more.
 

Olson Energy Op/Eds:

Report on EPA and Range Resources omitted key facts - Houston Chronicle 1/22/13

GOP House agenda will help unleash Houston's potential - Houston Chronicle 04/25/12

Obama's misguided energy policy - The Hill 02/29/12

We need a domestic energy solution to reduce dependence on foreign oil - The Hill 02/08/12

Keystone Election Year Politics - The Hill 11/21/11

Energy production and economic recovery go hand in hand for US - The Hill 07/20/11

Cost of EPA rules will be extraordinarily high - The Hill 06/29/11

Oil and gas tax hikes would kill job expansion - Bay Area Citizen 05/05/11

America Can Achieve a Stable, Affordable Supply of Energy -  Pearland Journal  03/17/11

Texas, Congress Must Fight Over Greenhouse Gases - Fort Bend Sun 02/17/11

Reverse the Drilling Moratorium - The Hill 06/18/10

Energy Bills Supported by Rep. Olson:

1. H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rep Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (introduced 1/15/2013) Cosponsors: 5

Environment Bills Supported by Rep. Olson:

1. H.R.322: Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (introduced 1/18/2013) Cosponsors: 71

Rep. Pete Olson (R-Texas) is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.