Rep. Gosar & 34 Members Make Bipartisan Push to Move Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after being joined by 34 members of the House in formally requesting the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hold a hearing on H.R. 2663, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015:

"Since federal lands are not taxable, state and local governments deserve a fair share of the revenues from the sale of energy production on lands within their borders. Furthermore, this commonsense bill supports a true all-of-the-above domestic energy policy and will streamline the permitting process for energy on public lands.

"Public land management agencies need a permitting process tailored to the unique characteristics and impacts of these energy sources. This bipartisan bill removes government red tape and drives investment towards the highest quality wind, solar and geothermal development projects. I am honored to be joined by so many colleagues in formally requesting that this groundbreaking legislative effort continue to move forward."

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