Texas is our nation’s lead energy producer in oil, natural gas, and wind-powered electricity. The United States must continue to take an all-in approach to meeting our nation’s energy needs. Through my work on the House Appropriations Committee, I can ensure government funds go to the development of U.S. energy production. Furthermore, on the Committee, I can ensure that funds are not used to create burdensome regulations for our energy producers.
I used my position on the Committee to strike down amendments that would have limited access to gas stoves and certain washing machines.
I believe that U.S. energy production is pivotal to U.S. energy security and national security. As such, I will continue to fight for our energy producers. Most recently, I sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency disapproving their recently proposed rule which would amend the standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, which produce over 60 percent of our nation’s electricity. Changing these standards would prematurely retire these plants, leaving our nation’s grid woefully strained.
More on Energy
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| 6/26/23 | Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Advanced by Gonzales Includes Support for Oil and Gas Industry |
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| 2/23/22 | Congressman Tony Gonzales Introduces Bill to Expand Expedited Natural Gas Exports |
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| 12/10/21 | Rep. Gonzales Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Keep U.S. Crude Oil Exports Policy |
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| 11/30/21 | Congressman Tony Gonzales, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Hold Workforce Roundtable |
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| 3/16/21 | Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces $500K NADB and LVWD Grant for Wastewater Connections in Socorro |