"We need all forms of renewable and conventional energy to support our economy and keep our country safe."
"the Biden Administration has implemented policies that put significant mineral and fuel resources off-limits to exploration and development."
"The TAP American Energy Act would build on the leasing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and ensure lease sales will continue in the Gulf of Mexico."
"When President Biden paused federal oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, our industry faced unprecedented uncertainty leading to record-high gas prices for consumers."
"the American people are going to get a fair return for the minerals that they are providing to companies."
"As the leading trade association representing the entire value chain of the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, API supports policies that strengthen our nation's energy security and our economy, and t..."
"this is not to say that mining doesn't promote economic development in some communities."
"the failure to provide the American people with a fair return on their minerals is wrong."
"It is good that Congress is back at work. A lot of us have been not just slipping out and taking a break."
"The TAP act provides clarity and consistency in three areas that will help meet the administration's goal of deploying at least 25 GW of geothermal resources on public land by 2025."
"If we can bring the smelting and processing back home and incentivize new mines, we could recapture that, and really advance our economic future in electrification."