July 2, 2013. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx today issued the following statement on the passage of two pro-energy and pro-jobs bills, the Off-Shore Energy & Jobs Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act from the House of Representatives:
“It’s time to get serious about American energy independence. Removing barriers to safe offshore energy production is a necessary component of a serious American energy strategy. Our country has been blessed with an abundance of resources, and if we responsibly utilize those resources rather than ignore them, we will not only reduce our dependence on foreign oil, we will help create more than one million new jobs to help Americans who are struggling to find work.
“During the same week an Obama global warming advisor stated that a ‘war on coal is exactly what’s needed,’ Republicans are working to lower energy costs, move our country away from dependence on foreign oil and create jobs. This stands in stark contrast to President Obama’s energy priorities. Under his Environmental Protection Agency, 17 North Carolina coal units are being shut down – citing EPA policies as a reason, gas prices remain high and the shovel-ready Keystone XL Pipeline remains stalled. Jobless Americans and working families deserve better. The President would do well to follow the all-of-the-above energy strategy we stick to in the House.”
Congresswoman Foxx took to the floor of the House this week to advocate for the House’s energy plan which stands in contrast to the President’s energy priorities. A video of her remarks is below:
