Washington,
April 30, 2025
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Ashley Juhn
(202-225-6405)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5), the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the Energy and Commerce Committee details his all-of-his-above strategy for a new era of American energy dominance working with the Republican majority in Congress and the Trump administration.
With global tensions on the rise and energy prices increasing across the country, the new administration has made one thing quite clear: American energy dominance is no longer agoal-it’s a necessity. As chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on theEnergy and Commerce Committee, I’m committed to advancing an all-of -the-above energy approach that strengthens our economy, protects our national security, and puts American workers first. We must come together not only to reverse the damage caused by the Biden administration’s misguided policies, but also to build a resilient, proactive energy future that prioritizes innovation, affordability, and reliability.
I firmly believe that we need to produce more energy in this country, not less. At a recent Energy Subcommittee hearing, I asked the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) and Independent System Operators(ISO) if America needs more or less energy to meet demand. Every witness said America needs to produce more energy to meet the growing demand. At the same time, they all agreed that we can’t be taking current generation offline. More energy is needed for consumers, small and large manufacturers, agriculture, and medical facilities.
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