Russian
Aggression, Pain at the Pump Further Highlight Need for Energy Independence
BATON
ROUGE, LA - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a coalition of 25
states in opposition to President Biden’s proposed rule to the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that would prohibit liquefied
natural gas (LNG) from being transported by rail car in the United States.
Attorney General Landry and his colleagues argue that this Biden proposal will
have devastating effects on the economy, American energy, and national
security.
"Biden's
war on energy is a war on America's poor and working-class," said Attorney
General Landry. "It is high time the Biden Administration to put America
first. Biden's environmental virtue-signaling is burdening American families
and jeopardizing the safety and security of our homeland."
Citing
Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine as an example for more energy independence
- the attorneys general argue, "Natural gas is the primary energy source
for electricity generation in the United States. Presently, 41% of the
country's electricity is generated from natural gas. Meanwhile, U.S. Greenhouse
Gas ("GHG") emissions have decreased by 11.65 percent and GHG
emissions from electricity generation have decreased by 33.08 percent within
same timeframe. The growth in U.S. gas production is a geopolitical and
economic asset, contributing to our national and global energy security."
"President
Biden has made it clear he will do anything to destroy American energy,"
added Attorney General Landry. "Once again, 24 of my colleagues and I are
pushing back against Biden's senseless and short-minded stance. The American
economy and way of life hinge on affordable and reliable energy sources; I will
continue fighting to defend both."
Since
Biden took office, LNG prices have increased 61%. Additionally, the average
American household paid about $1,000 more in energy costs last year. The
President's unrelenting desire to crush domestic oil and gas will only result
in more homes in the United States being heated by Russian natural gas.
