How Congress can reverse Biden’s radical energy agenda

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The Biden administration has waged war on American energy. Costs have skyrocketed. Both consumers and producers are being crushed by burdensome regulations.

It is critical that Congress prioritize the passage of bipartisan legislation to unleash our nation’s offshore energy resources. 

Offshore energy development in the Gulf of Mexico is essential to our nation’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, offering immense economic, national security and environmental advantages.

President Biden has implemented a draconian federal offshore oil and gas leasing program that inhibits progress. (Getty Images)

From powering businesses and communities to providing lower carbon oil and gas production, offshore energy plays a pivotal role in both our economic strength and our national security.

BIDEN ADMIN FINALIZES MOST RESTRICTIVE OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING PLAN IN US HISTORY

Yet, President Biden has implemented a draconian federal offshore oil and gas leasing program that inhibits this progress. 

According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the U.S. Department of the Interior only plans to hold three lease sales over the over the next five years in the Gulf of Mexico. This represents the lowest number of auctions in the history of the program, as there have been at least 11 lease sales in every five-year plan since

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