Update from Congressman Ben Cline: Energy Independence

We watch in disbelief as Russia continues its aggression against the sovereign country of Ukraine. I stand with the people of Ukraine and most of the international community in condemning these actions. Sanctions against the Kremlin are imperative. However, the United States must expand domestic energy exploration so that we can cease the importation of up to 500,000 barrels of refined product per day from Russia. Recently, I also spoke on the House floor and addressed this issue.

As gas prices soar above $5 dollars a gallon, it is essential that this Administration pursues an all-of-the-above energy solution, and it starts with approving new natural gas production and lifting the moratorium on federal permits for new oil and gas drilling. My colleagues and I wrote to President Biden urging him to end his anti-energy agenda, in a letter which you can read here.

The United States should never rely on its adversaries overseas, and Republicans will continue to fight to secure America’s energy independence. As gas prices soar, it is essential that this Administration pursues an all-of-the-above energy solution, and it starts with approving new natural gas production and lifting the moratorium on federal permits for new oil and gas drilling.

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Ben Cline
Member of Congress