Energy
Central Washington is home to a diverse and reliable energy portfolio with abundant natural resources at our doorstep. I am proud we play a leading role in the pursuit of obtaining energy independence. If the United States is to be at the forefront of energy production and innovation, our federal policy must take a page out of Central Washington’s book and aggressively pursue an “all-of-the-above” energy approach.
As Chairman of the Western Caucus and a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, fighting to develop our domestic energy resources is of the utmost importance to me and I am committed to restoring energy independence and ensuring a stronger America for generations to come.
I have introduced legislation and included Appropriations amendments to prevent ridiculous new rules from the Department of Energy which would overregulate home appliances and harm the very energy independence we are trying to return to.
I also remain a staunch and loyal advocate against any and all efforts to breach the powerful Lower Snake River Dams which serve as the base of our “all-of-the-above” approach to energy production.