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Protecting American Energy Production Act

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 7, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. BICE. Madam Speaker, I am proud to support H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act.

The previous administration made it their mission to undercut our energy sector, adding burdensome regulations at every opportunity.

In my home State of Oklahoma, upstream oil and gas activities contribute to over 278,000 jobs and bring in billions of dollars in revenue.

American families deserve access to reliable and affordable domestic energy. According to the America First Policy Institute, hydraulic fracturing saves Americans $203 billion annually in reduced energy costs. It is also important to remember that the argument against updated drilling technology is built on misinformation.

Under the Obama administration, the EPA found that hydraulic fracturing has no widespread systemic impacts on resources in the U.S. Modern drilling technology techniques are safe, effective, and crucial to maintaining our energy independence.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 26, and I thank Mr. Pfluger for bringing this forward.

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