Energy
An “all of the above” approach to energy issues is what’s needed in a changing world. Oil and gas power the world. That’s reality. So, any change in how our energy demands are met needs to be market-driven and not dictated by Washington bureaucrats. Texas is a major oil and gas producer but we’re also number one in wind energy, for example. That innovation was brought about by free market thinking, not big government intervention.
April 16th, 2025
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act to prohibit the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, or any entity...
April 9th, 2025
U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14) and Deborah Ross (NC-2) introduced the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act that will improve America’s pipeline infrastructure for current and future energy sources.
April 1st, 2025
Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement after his joint resolution, H.J. Res. 75, passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 22nd, 2025
From day one, the Biden Administration pandered to radical climate extremists and waged war on the American energy industry. The Trump Administration and House Republicans have been hard at work reversing these egregious...
March 12th, 2025
I reintroduced the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act this week to depoliticize the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by eliminating the requirement for the U.S.
March 3rd, 2025
This past week, my Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse former President Biden's ill-conceived natural gas tax passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and it is now on its way to President...
February 18th, 2025
The House Budget Committee convened for a markup of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks.
February 11th, 2025
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Trump administration’s efforts to unleash American energy abundance and reverse the radical climate policies of the...
February 5th, 2025
The Trump-era tax cuts are nearing their expiration, and the question lingers on how Republicans should address the tax cuts.
December 5th, 2024
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump’s energy and environment nominees and discussed the importance of unleashing Texas’ energy sector to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy...
April 11th, 2025
During the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's legislative markup this week, I spoke in support of my legislation, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan support out of committee.
April 2nd, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act. By promoting on-site energy generation, the bill decentralizes electricity sources and strengthens grid...
March 24th, 2025
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recapped his travel in Texas during the state work period, including visits to Corpus Christi, Houston, Midland, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin to discuss the importance...
March 16th, 2025
I was honored to witness President Trump sign my monumental legislation into law Friday to deliver on the mandate to remove burdensome regulations in the energy industry and unleash American energy.
March 6th, 2025
Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Rescinding Offshore Wind Tax Credit Act, which would disallow the production tax credit and investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable...
February 28th, 2025
This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of
February 13th, 2025
Representatives Lance Gooden and Carol Miller (R-WV) called on Attorney General Pamela Bondi to launch an investigation into the Biden DOJ’s dismissal of a $275 million fraud lawsuit against Tonopah Solar Energy, LLC.
February 10th, 2025
This legislation is a necessary first step in reversing Biden’s war on energy by preventing the federal government from banning hydraulic fracturing.
January 30th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced the Abundant American Resources Ac
November 26th, 2024
I was privileged to lead a congressional delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (most commonly known as COP29) to showcase the innovation and impact of U.S. energy on the global stage. Our message...