Rokita -- Domestic Energy Leads to American Jobs
Press Release
Representative Todd Rokita released the following statement after the passage of several pro-jobs domestic energy bills on Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21, 2013.
"Job creation remains a top priority of mine. These commonsense jobs bills will lead to thousands of American jobs and reduce the skyrocketing gas and energy prices that are crushing Hoosier families and preventing businesses from hiring new employees.
Increasing American energy production is the most critical step Congress can take to reduce energy prices now and in the future while creating thousands of new jobs. We must put a stop to the Obama administration's attacks on domestic energy production. Domestic energy leads to American jobs," said Rokita.
These bills, if they become law, will lead to job creation through increased domestic energy production and streamlining a burdensome regulatory process that has increased energy costs and slowed job growth.
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Rep. Todd Rokita
Nov 21, 2013 Issues: Economy and Jobs, Energy
November 21, 2013
Contact: Zach Zagar
Phone: (202) 225-5037
E-mail: Zach.Zagar@mail.house.gov
Rokita -- Domestic Energy Leads to American Jobs
Washington, DC -- Representative Todd Rokita released the following statement after the passage of several pro-jobs domestic energy bills on Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21, 2013.
"Job creation remains a top priority of mine. These commonsense jobs bills will lead to thousands of American jobs and reduce the skyrocketing gas and energy prices that are crushing Hoosier families and preventing businesses from hiring new employees.
Increasing American energy production is the most critical step Congress can take to reduce energy prices now and in the future while creating thousands of new jobs. We must put a stop to the Obama administration's attacks on domestic energy production. Domestic energy leads to American jobs," said Rokita.
These bills, if they become law, will lead to job creation through increased domestic energy production and streamlining a burdensome regulatory process that has increased energy costs and slowed job growth.
Legislation Summary:
Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (H.R. 2728)
A bipartisan bill that prohibits the Interior Department from enforcing federal hydraulic fracturing regulations in any state that already has regulations and recognizes states' authority to regulate this type of activity.
This bill passed the House 235 to 187.
Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act (H.R. 1965)
H.R. 1965 Protects and expands onshore American energy production and create new American jobs by streamlining government red-tape and regulations to improve onshore American energy leasing processes.
This bill passed the House 228 to 192.
Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R. 1900)
This bill expedites the federal review process for natural gas pipeline permit applications.
H.RES. 420 passed the House 225 to 194.
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