McMorris Rodgers-led legislation to lower energy costs passes

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act on a bipartisan vote, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that's strong on March 30.

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) helped lead this legislation to tackle the energy crisis by boosting energy production, lifting regulatory burdens for the construction of more energy infrastructure, cutting China out of our critical materials supply chains, and lowering costs across the board.

"Republicans are prioritizing the American people over the Democrat's radical climate agenda," McMorris Rodgers said.

"On his first day in office, President Biden started the war on American energy," the congresswoman stated. "He has revoked the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, imposed a moratorium on oil production on federal lands, directed agencies across the Federal government to impose punitive and burdensome regulations, and made us more reliant on China. Predictably, gas prices skyrocketed to the highest levels in American history.

"People are counting on us to improve their quality of life," McMorris Rodgers said.

"H.R. 1 delivers on that promise and will ensure America continues to lead the world at reducing emissions. I commend the passing of this package, which will boost energy production, lift regulatory burdens for the construction of more energy infrastructure, cut China out of our critical materials supply chains, and lower costs across the board. H.R. 1 is how we build a better and more secure future for all Americans."