'If we want to champion environmental conservation, economic growth, workforce expansion, and national security in our energy approach, we must improve our system.' - Rep. RepBlakeMoore article in WashTimes Energy special section energy2023 sponsored
Yet our energy prices have skyrocketed, we’re reliant on oil from the Middle East, and domestic energy projects are stalled. So, how did we get here? And how do we fix it?
Take for instance our allies in Australia, where mining permits—critical to obtaining lithium and cobalt for batteries, copper for wind turbines and solar panels, and more—can be secured in just two to three years. Meanwhile, in the United States, a similar project can take up to 10 years or more, disincentivizing private investment and hindering new job creation.
On March 30th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. This legislation cuts red tape, boosts domestic energy and critical mineral production, enhances transparency on lease sales from the Department of the Interior , repeals unnecessary fees on energy producers, and more. Additionally, H.R.
House Republicans recognize the need to solve our permitting issues and have kicked off the 118th Congress coordinating across committees, caucuses, and working groups to introduce legislation. For example, the House Natural Resources Committee is working on the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting and Production of American Resources Act to minimize delays for mining projects on federal lands.
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