Press Releases

*This release contains an incomplete list of Senators who achived the rank of Energy Champion due to a tabulation error in both the calculations regarding H.J.Res.27, a joint resolution rejecting an expanded definition of “Waters of the United States” under federal law, and the six-year scores for the Senators’ full terms. This error resulted in inaccurate scores for the members of the U.S. Senate. We regret the error and have fixed the tabulation. A revised release can be found...

WASHINGTON DC (08/30/2024) – Last night, Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first sit-down interview since the Democratic Party supplanted her at the top of the national ticket. In the interview, Harris seemed to reverse many of her previous stances and actions on energy issues, stating she no longer supports mandating electric vehicles and has “evolved” on the question of banning fracking.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC (6/28/24) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises, et al. v. Raimondo overturning the 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (“Chevron deference”), which directed courts to defer to regulatory agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This action reaffirms the Constitutional separation of powers, restores stability and certainty to the regulatory process, and ensures that Congress – rather than...

WASHINGTON DC (06/18/2024)– The American Energy Alliance, the nation’s premier pro-consumer, pro-taxpayer, and free market energy organization, launched a digital advocacy initiative calling on elected officials to reject legislative efforts that will lead to the imposition of new taxes and tariffs on carbon dioxide, which is a tax on our energy.

The six-figure campaign will run for two weeks statewide in Utah and Iowa’s first congressional district.

Congressman John...

WASHINGTON DC (06/07/2024) – Today, the Biden administration has concluded the revision of fuel economy mandates for trucks and SUVs, extending them until 2031. Carmakers must reach an average of 50.4 miles per gallon across their fleet by the 2031 model year.

These mandates severely limit consumer choice, stifle innovation, and increase costs for American families already struggling under sustained high inflation rates. When combined with EPA tailpipe restrictions and the California...

WASHINGTON DC (06/05/2024) – Today, Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia announced that Virginia has opted against adopting the emissions mandate set by California, choosing instead to transition back to the Federal rules by year-end. Backed by the Attorney General, this action will ensure, at least for now, that access to personal transportation remains affordable and equitable for everyone in Virginia.

In 2019, the Trump administration revoked California's authority to set its own...

WASHINGTON DC (06/04/2024) – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee voted today to advance three Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees, Democrats David Rosner and Judy Chang, and Republican Lindsay See. The nominees now await a vote before the full Senate.

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

“The two candidates for President of the United States have vastly different visions for the future of our energy...

WASHINGTON, DC (5/22/24) – Yesterday, the Senate passed S.J.Res.58, the Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) energy conservation standards for residential gas furnaces, with a bipartisan vote of 50-45. The DOE’s extreme rules will eliminate the most affordable home heating options, reducing choice and raising costs for American consumers. AEA included S.J.Res.58 in the American Energy Scorecard.

Following the passage of this bill, AEA...

WASHINGTON DC (05/02/2024) – This week, the House passed a series of bills sponsored by Natural Resources Committee and Western Caucus Members related to resource development and mining on federal lands. AEA included H.R. 6285, “Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023” in its American Energy Scorecard. This legislation affirms that the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska and a portion of the Alaska Coastal Plain should – by clear and specific direction from Congress – be...

WASHINGTON DC (03/29/2024) – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final version of their emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, which would impose significant reductions in CO2 emissions for heavy-duty trucks from the model year 2027 through 2032 as well as a push toward full electrification in later years.

An EPA analysis estimated the rule would result in truck makers needing to use battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for anywhere from 10 to 40...