Palmer Applauds the Passage of H.R. 1, Highlights His Portions of the Bill

For Immediate Release

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Washington, D.C.- Following the passage of H.R. 1, the Lowering Energy Costs Act, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:

“This is a vote to provide solutions to high energy costs and to end Biden’s energy crisis,” said Rep. Palmer. “H.R. 1 will reduce home energy costs for American families and enhances our national security. It includes two provisions that I drafted, one prohibits unelected bureaucrats from banning natural gas stoves and the other repeals the $27 billion EPA ‘slush fund’ for green advocacy groups. This vote is a win for the American people.”

Rep. Palmer continued, “Energy costs are one of the biggest drivers of inflation. Inflation has risen to 6.5% since President Biden took office because of reckless spending, massive regulation, and higher energy costs. President Biden’s policies have also made our country more reliant on foreign adversaries, like China, instead of using the abundant natural resources we have here. Thankfully, the bi-partisan H.R. 1 is a step in the right direction. The Senate needs to take up this important legislation without delay.” 

Background: H.R. 1 includes Congressman Palmer’s bill that defunds the EPA's $27 billion ‘slush fund’ for green energy advocacy groups that was implemented by the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act. To get more information, read this article by the Daily Signal. You can see the bill here.

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