Casten to GOP: Be Honest About Whose Interests You’re Looking Out For
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to explain how H.R. 1 – the GOP’s energy package – prioritizes the interests of fossil fuel companies over the interests of American families.
“There are real challenges facing US energy consumers,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “We’ve got an aging grid, we need new transmission to connect renewables to load, we have a growth in electric demand thanks to all those EVs and heat pumps. We should be focusing on those challenges if we were looking out for the American consumer. But this bill does not give a damn about the American consumer. Its sole purpose is to transfer wealth from the American taxpayer to American energy exporters.
“There are a small number of Americans whose wealth depends on oil and gas production and exports. You all know them all by name, I’m sure. But EVERY single American benefits from cheaper energy. If you’re going to claim to support the interests of the latter, vote no on this bill. If you’re voting yes, at least have the dignity to be honest about whose interests you are looking out for.”
To watch Rep. Casten’s full remarks, click here or on the image below.
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