U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee in the Permian Basin

I was honored to partner with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) to host several committee members in the Permian Basin this week. During the visit, we toured a uranium enrichment facility, participated in a roundtable discussion with industry executives, and toured a hydraulic fracturing site. 

The Permian Basin is the heartbeat of the American energy industry. I believe that being able to see the region that powers the world firsthand is crucial for Members of Congress, which is why I am always eager to host them here. From my first day in Congress, I have vowed to be a voice for this region and industry in Washington. 

I am working tirelessly in Congress—alongside my fellow members on the Energy and Commerce Committee and in partnership with the energy sector—to support reliable baseload power. Natural gas is essential to securing our electric grid, and I am committed to protecting it to strengthen America’s energy future.