Crapo, Risch, Daines Introduce Bill to Unleash American Energy

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Steve Daines (R-Montana) introduced legislation to unleash American energy, promote U.S. energy dominance and benefit rural communities. 

The Supporting Made in America Energy Act would support oil and gas development by requiring:

• Four annual onshore lease sales in top oil and gas producing states, 
• Two annual offshore lease sales in the Gulf, and
•  Six offshore lease sales over ten years in Alaska’s Cook Inlet.

“We need pro-American energy proposals that help enhance U.S. energy independence and make us less reliant on our adversaries like China,” said Crapo.  “American-made energy means more jobs, more domestic energy and stronger national security." 

“I share President Trump’s vision of revitalizing America’s leadership in energy production and fueling a more prosperous future,” said Risch.  “The Supporting Made in America Energy Act removes barriers to achieving these goals by expanding access to America’s rich resources, strengthening our economy, and safeguarding our national security.”

“Now that we have a President who supports our energy industry instead of pushing a radical environmental agenda, it’s time to get to work on real change to unleash American energy and ensure that we remain dominant on the world stage.  These bills will have a huge impact on creating Montana jobs, boosting our economy and protecting our national security, and I’ll work with my colleagues every step of the way to get them over the finish line,” said Daines.

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisana), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), John Curtis (R-Utah), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) and John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) joined Risch, Crapo, and Daines in introducing the legislation.

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