WTAS: Whip Emmer Builds Coalition of Support for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

H.R. 1 will restore America’s energy independence and lower costs by increasing the production and export of American Energy and reducing regulatory burdens through permitting reform. Following committee hearings and markups, Whip Emmer and House Leadership have hosted numerous stakeholder meetings to build support for H.R. 1. 

Here is what stakeholders are saying in response to H.R. 1…

R Street Institute, Philip Rossetti, Resident Senior Fellow, Energy & Environment: “The introduction of H.R. 1 signals that Congress intends to have a serious, impactful discussion about permitting and energy issues that are of growing importance to Americans. At the R Street Institute, we have noted that many of the clean energy priorities of politicians cannot be achieved without permitting reform. Last year, the Senate explored permitting reform but failed to pass legislation. We are encouraged by these renewed efforts and hope this policy debate will result in reforms that improve both energy costs and environmental outcomes for Americans….”