Energy

The Congressmen wrote, “The scope and burden of this heavy-handed regulation are not consistent with the reality on the ground in these Southwest Michigan counties. The EPA must recognize that given these counties’ locations, meteorological factors likely brought the pollutants into this region from more major industrial centers like Chicago, IL; Gary, IN; and Milwaukee, WI. Notably, contiguous counties such as Van Buren and Ottawa were not included in this EPA decision. Furthermore, the compliance costs associated with the CAA requirements will improperly impose devastating economic losses on our hardworking communities… While we understand the need for air quality standards, this decision impacting our communities is not appropriate.”

"The Chinese government is actively working to weaken the United States and the Biden administration needs to do more to stand up to China’s aggression. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve's purpose is to make sure our country has the oil we need in the event of a national emergency, and that is why I voted to make sure none of that oil is sold to China,” said Moolenaar.

“I welcome the news that Speaker Pelosi is stepping down from leadership and I wish her and her family well. The American people overwhelmingly believe our country is on the wrong track and much of that has to do with the policies Speaker Pelosi pushed forward, including burdensome regulations on Michigan small businesses and trillions in new spending. With Speaker Pelosi stepping down in the new year, there is now an opportunity for Congress to go in a new direction. I will be working to curb inflation, support American energy independence, and put our country back on the right track.”

"Michiganders are already facing higher energy prices because of President Biden's policies, and now he wants to raise taxes again on American energy. These higher costs will be passed on to Michigan families and hurt their pocketbooks,” said Moolenaar. "Instead of raising taxes on energy producers, we must encourage American energy development, including more oil and gas, that will create jobs and bolster our national security."

“Diesel is used to deliver so many of the products we buy every day and all of us will face even higher costs because of this diesel shortage. President Biden and the Democrats control Washington and they have failed to ensure Michigan families have the affordable energy they need for their homes, farms, and businesses. The Democrats and their allies have discouraged oil and gas production, while pushing hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars into energy sources that are not ready to meet the needs of our nation,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. “When Republicans were in charge, America had affordable energy and low inflation. The right policies matter, and we can have those things again if we reverse Biden’s disastrous policies.”

"President Biden is using our nation’s emergency supply of oil to bail out his failing policies. He should be supporting policies that make it easier to produce oil and gas here in America,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. "When Republicans led from 2017 through 2021, the national average for gasoline was never more than $3.00 a gallon. Now Michigan families regularly pay $4.00 a gallon or more while Biden drains our nation’s emergency supply of oil.”

"Michigan families and seniors continue to face unaffordable energy prices caused by President Biden. Before the pandemic, we had a strong economy with low inflation and affordable gas, but Biden's policies have discouraged American energy independence," said Moolenaar. "This event reminds us how the right policies can benefit Michigan residents with affordable energy and low inflation."

"President Biden lied to Michigan families when he said his massive spending bill would reduce inflation. Independent experts have now confirmed Biden's bill will not help and Michigan families will continue to feel pain at the gas pump and the grocery store for months to come. Biden and the Democrats have passed trillions in extra spending and they have left Michigan families behind to deal with the consequences of a recession and soaring inflation," said Congressman John Moolenaar.