Niagara Leader

Oswego, New York—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her Energy and Environment Plan to emphasize her commitment to advancing American energy independence while preserving the environment, particularly in New York's 24th Congressional District.

Tenney's plan outlines her recent legislative actions aimed at expanding access to safe, clean, reliable American energy while continuing environmental protection efforts. Among these actions is her co-sponsorship of the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, which seeks to prohibit direct or indirect oil sales from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Additionally, Tenney introduced the Federal Electric Vehicle Mandate Prohibition Act to prevent federal, state, and local governments from imposing mandates on electric vehicles (EVs). She also led the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act, which aims to designate the Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area due to its natural, cultural, and historic significance.

"On day one of the Biden-Harris administration, the President issued an executive order canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and ordered a moratorium on energy production on federal lands and waters. This destroyed the oil and gas industry," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Not only was this costly for American consumers, but it forced our country to increase energy imports from adversaries. Our state has experienced firsthand the consequences of banning safe and clean oil production. When Governor Cuomo halted the construction of numerous interstate gas pipelines and tragically closed the Indian Point nuclear plant, New York City's reliance on natural gas increased by 25%. New York continues to consume vast amounts of natural gas, but now we must import it, often at higher cost and from countries with problematic environmental practices. We must continue to find realistic energy alternatives that lower energy prices, support our natural gas industry, and protect our environment."

To view Tenney’s full Energy Independence Plan, click here.

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