Bowling Green Today

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has voted in favor of the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, a Republican appropriations bill aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding access to critical minerals. The bill includes provisions to expand oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as well as requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales.

In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Guthrie expressed his support for the bill and highlighted its potential impact on lowering energy costs. He criticized the Biden administration's Green New Deal policies, which he believes have led to a historic rise in energy costs for American families. Congressman Guthrie emphasized his commitment to making energy costs more affordable for his constituents in Kentucky.

"This morning, I cast my vote for this Republican appropriations bill that not only reins in wasteful spending, but also helps to bring down high energy costs," said Congressman Guthrie. "House Republicans are continuing our fight against the Biden administration's one-size-fits-all Green New Deal policies that compromise our national security and have led to a historic rise in energy costs for American families. I will always work to make energy costs more affordable for Kentuckians."

The Department of the Interior Appropriations Act aims to address the challenges posed by high energy prices and ensure the availability of critical minerals. By expanding oil and gas leases, the bill seeks to increase domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources. Additionally, the requirement for quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales aims to expedite the development of energy resources on public lands.

The bill has garnered support from Republicans who believe that the Biden administration's energy policies have negatively impacted the economy and burdened American families with soaring energy costs. The expansion of oil and gas leases is seen as a step towards promoting energy independence and creating job opportunities in the energy sector.

With Congressman Guthrie's vote in favor of the bill, he has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the needs of his constituents and working towards policies that promote affordable energy. By supporting the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Congressman Guthrie aims to provide relief to American families who have been burdened by high energy costs and create an environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity.

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