Dan Sullivan: “I rise today to wonder how Congress could possibly consider addressing an energy bill that has no energy in it. The…”

“I rise today to wonder how Congress could possibly consider addressing an energy bill that has no energy in it. The House is considering energy legislation which does nothing to expand domestic energy production, develop nuclear or coal-to-liquids technology, and only increases our Nation's dependence on foreign oil and hurts American jobs and the economy. While promoting the use of alternative energy is a worthy and long-term goal, by mandating and increasing renewable fuels 36 billion gallons by 2022 without concern to the fact that this technology does not exist today and with almost no consideration of cost or price to consumers, it is not the right direction for our country or the Nation's energy industry. In addition, the renewable portfolio standards mandates in this legislation, which only nine States can currently meet, can increase the cost to Oklahomans by a whopping $900 million. Given our country's current energy needs and our long-term goal of energy independence and security, it is imperative for us to increase our domestic production of crude oil and natural gas while exploring innovative and renewable energy technologies.”