Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.
Impact
This resolution seeks to modify perceptions of natural gas in policy discussions, particularly against the backdrop of regulations such as the 'Inflation Reduction Act of 2022', which imposed fees on methane emissions. Proponents argue that such measures disproportionately affect low-income individuals and natural gas-producing regions, raising costs for consumers and businesses. By recognizing natural gas as a low-emission energy source, the resolution aims to influence future legislative and regulatory decisions surrounding energy production and environmental standards.
Summary
HR1167 is a resolution recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment. It highlights natural gas as an affordable and 'green' energy source, promoting its significance in achieving energy independence for the country. The resolution reflects a commitment by the House of Representatives to support the production and infrastructure of natural gas, while opposing efforts to limit or delay the establishment of natural gas export facilities.
Contention
Despite its supportive stance on natural gas, HR1167 does face contention from environmental advocacy groups who may argue that promoting natural gas overlooks the need for transitioning towards renewable energy sources. Concerns arise over potential environmental impacts linked to increased natural gas production and the associated methane emissions, which some stakeholders believe require stricter regulation rather than encouragement of expansion. The resolution's focus on deregulation in the face of climate initiatives may lead to further debates over the balance between economic interests and environmental responsibilities.
This resolution recognizes domestically produced natural gas as affordable, green, and necessary for the United States to be energy dominant while asserting that the United States should take a broad approach to meet energy needs. It also supports efforts to increase domestic production of natural gas and natural gas infrastructure, identify and remove barriers to the production of natural gas, and expedite the approval of liquefied natural gas export facilities in the United States.
Recognizing access to water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, broadband communications, and public transportation as basic human rights and public services that must be accessible, safe, justly sourced and sustainable, acceptable, sufficient, affordable, climate resilient, and reliable for every person.
Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
Recognizing that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities, before facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available, is a threat to the reliability of the United States electric grid.