Debate on the House floor today about an 11th hour rule by the Biden Administration to crush American natural gas production included remarks from Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, who implored his colleagues to vote yes on House Joint Resolution 35, repealing the Biden tax on methane emissions from natural gas.
Under the Congressional Review Act, such last-minute rules by an administration can be repealed by Congress via a simple majority of the House and Senate.
House Joint Resolution 35 would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions.”
Begich spoke to the importance of unleashing American energy first and spoke to the importance of the Alaska LNG project:
“I rise in support of House Joint Resolution 35 to repeal the Biden administration’s tax that drives up costs, stifles investment, and weakens energy security. This so-called emissions charge won’t change emissions but will punish producers and make life more expensive for America’s working families.
“While some claim this tax does not directly impact my home state of Alaska, what’s bad for American energy is bad for Alaskan energy. Alaska holds over 100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and they argue this increases energy security but increases our reliance on foreign adversaries. We must repeal the natural gas tax. H.J.R. 35 is a strong energy future, and I urge a yes vote.
“The Alaska LNG project is our best chance to bring it to market. Burdensome federal regulations discourage investment, keeping Alaska’s energy potential locked away. Meanwhile, Cook Inlet gas supplies are declining, threatening those in south-central Alaska with higher heating and energy costs. If we want long-term security, we must develop our resources.
“Mr. Speaker, every job is an energy job because energy powers everything that we do. Supporting American energy production means creating good-paying jobs in oil and gas, construction, transportation, manufacturing, and small businesses that rely on affordable energy. The Alaska LNG project alone would generate thousands of jobs, strengthening our economy and supply chains. If we want to grow opportunity for working families, we must stand with American energy and repeal the natural gas tax.
“Let’s be clear. Opponents of this bill are spreading falsehoods. They claim this tax will cut emissions, but the U.S. already leads the world in methane reduction, cutting emissions intensity by 42% since 2015. They say this is about big oil, but 90% of U.S. natural gas comes from small and mid-sized producers. I claim only gas producers are affected, but the Biden administration designed this rule to also hit oil producers.”
Also, we need “unincumbered” advancements on:
… Open up ‘all’ of the North Slope to O&G development.
… Allow // Permit Pebble @ Lake Iliamna.
… Allow // Permit Donlin Gold Mine.
… Allow // Permit Ambler Access Road.
… Allow // Permit Susitna – Watana Hydro Dam.
…and princess lisa is outraged about workers being required to post 5 items they did in one week. WHAT A CONTRAST!!
Nice job Nick!! Keep it up.
Thank you, Congressman Begich, for stating what no Alaskan U.S. politician has ever had the courage to say. Alaska was indeed Seward’s Icebox, but it is time to open that door and fully utilize every resource within for the prosperity of our state and the advancement of our nation.
Rep. Nick Begich is doing a great job representing Alaska!
Not only our fellow, but many views on similar proclamations seem to see the presenter speaking to an empty room with many be a staffer or two in the background. Soooooooo, is any of the Congress listening? Me thinks not, more so for the home folks back home.
Cheers, Johnson-Ketchikan
When is Rep Begich going to implement his diabolical plan to eliminate all the salmon in Alaskan waters? You know, like Mary said he would?
Thank you for standing up Nick. You are right on.
Good job Nick. The next speaker gave you 30 seconds of his time. Looks as if you’re staying busy.
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