Congress, Not the GAO, Gets to Decide on the California Waiver

WASHINGTON DC (3/7/25) – President Trump has vowed to end the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate, which is driven by three key regulatory actions: the EPA’s tailpipe emissions standards, the CAFE standards, and California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation. The ACC II regulation, which was granted a waiver from Clean Air Act preemption during Biden’s lame duck period, is crucial, as it allows California to enforce stricter rules that influence other states....


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AEA to President Trump: Energy Should be Exempt from Tariffs

WASHINGTON DC (3/5/25) – President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect yesterday, with a 25% tariff on most goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports, including crude oil and electricity. Canadian and Mexican officials have both signaled plans to respond with retaliatory tariffs of their own.

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement:

“We appreciate that the President recognizes that energy is its own...


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AEA Comments on House Vote to Repeal Ban on Gas-Fueled Water Heaters

WASHINGTON DC (2/27/28) – Today, the U.S. House voted 221-198-2 to pass H.J.Res. 20. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to express congressional disapproval of the Department of Energy's ban on certain gas-fueled water heaters. The vote will be scored for AEA’s American Energy Scorecard.

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, released the following statement:

“The Department of Energy's water heater rule is an outdated holdover from a...


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American Energy Alliance Comments on House Vote to Repeal Methane Tax

WASHINGTON DC (2/26/25) – Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 35 with a vote of 220-206-1. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to express congressional disapproval of the methane emissions tax on U.S. oil and gas producers. The vote will be scored for AEA's American Energy Scorecard.

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, released the following statement:

"It cannot be overstated—reliable and affordable energy is absolutely essential to the...


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AEA Joins Coalition Urging Congress To End Inflation Reduction Act’s Subsidies

WASHINGTON DC (2/14/25) – This week the American Energy Alliance joined with over 50 free-market groups and organizations to urge Congress to scrap the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Green New Deal provisions.

Our letter warns that IRA subsidies will push the U.S. away from reliable energy (natural gas, oil, and coal) toward unreliable sources (wind, solar), threatening grid stability and driving up costs.

The coalition makes clear that these policies undermine energy...


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Automakers Look to Pass Gambling Debts on to Taxpayers

WASHINGTON DC (2/12/25) – On the heels of President Trump’s announcement aimed at eliminating the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, news broke last night that automakers have hit Capitol Hill to lobby against the tax credit’s termination. 

 AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: 

"Automakers took a risk on electric vehicles that ultimately didn't pay off, relying on government regulations and mandates to create a market that never...


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Senate Confirms American Energy Leaders Chris Wright, Lee Zeldin, and Doug Burgum

WASHINGTON DC (2/4/25) – The U.S. Senate has confirmed three key nominees to serve in President Donald Trump’s administration, marking a significant step forward in advancing the administration’s energy and natural resource policies. As part of our American Energy Scorecard, the American Energy Alliance will score the confirmation votes for each nominee.  

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement on the confirmations:

“Today marks a...


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AEA Applauds Day One Agenda

WASHINGTON DC (1/20/25) – On his first day in office, President Trump began the long process of reversing the Biden administration’s war on American energy by issuing several executive orders and directives related to energy. President Trump’s “Day One” agenda includes withdrawing from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and revoking the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan. He also rescinded several  Biden-era executive...


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How Will Congressman Lee Zeldin Help President Trump Make American Energy Great Again?

WASHINGTON DC (1/15/24) – Former Congressman Lee Zeldin will appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works this week to consider his nomination for EPA Administrator. This role will be critical in helping President Trump reshape U.S. energy policy and ending President Biden's EV mandates. We offer these seven suggested questions for Senators to consider asking Congressman Zeldin during his confirmation hearing:

  1. A repeated theme in environmental policy has...

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How Will Chris Wright Work to Make American Energy Great Again?

WASHINGTON DC (1/4/24) Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright will appear before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week to consider his nomination for Energy Secretary. Mr. Wright will play a critical role in helping President Trump reshape U.S. energy policy, especially in cleaning up the mess being left behind by the Biden administration at the Department of Energy. Here are a few questions Senators may want to consider asking Mr. Wright during his upcoming hearing:

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