Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023

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Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for allowing me to join in this conversation in support of the Alaska's Right to Produce Act.

Alaska truly is blessed with abundant natural resources that could empower American energy and mineral dominance. Alaskan oil and gas production cannot be taken lightly. It is home to our Nation's fourth largest oil reserve and third largest gas reserve. It is so unfortunate that the President has made the political choice to lock up millions of acres where these resources could be utilized.

The list of attacks on Alaskan energy production from this administration is long. Just 2 weeks ago, he added perhaps the most egregious example yet, when the Department of the Interior announced new restrictions on oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska. These actions are not only detrimental to American energy production but also limit the future opportunities for prosperity in rural communities in Alaska that depend on energy projects.

When you look at what Alaska wants, the result is clear. The majority of Tribal communities and Alaskan residents support resource development. Why? Because these projects bring in unprecedented income and development to communities that desperately want and need it.

As chairman of the Western Caucus, I have been advocating for energy production across the United States of America. High domestic production keeps global prices down and ensures America is competitive with our global adversaries. That is why I am a staunch supporter of this bill to overturn the administration's restrictions on oil and gas development in the Last Frontier.

I encourage all my colleagues to support this legislation to ensure robust, reliable production in Alaska, and I am proud to join my friend from Minnesota in support of the legislation to unleash the full potential of Alaskan energy.

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