The Unregulated Podcast 221: Intractable

On this episode of The Unregulated Podcast Tom Pyle and Mike McKenna discuss the Continual Resolution battle in Congress, review the history of government shutdowns, and review the reviews of Gavin Newsom’s adventure into podcasting. Links: American Energy Alliance · #221: Intractable (3/14/25) Stay Connected With The Show:

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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 […]

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Congress Repeals Biden’s Natural Gas Tax

The House of Representatives and the Senate voted to overturn a Biden-era rule imposing progressively higher fees on oil and natural gas companies for excess methane emissions, advancing the bill to President Trump for his signature. The House vote was 220-206 and the Senate vote was 52-47. The measure was part of Biden’s climate law, […]

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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 […]

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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), […]

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Key Vote YES on H.R. 26

The American Energy Alliance supports H.R. 26 the Protecting American Energy Production Act. The process of hydraulic fracturing is a key production process for oil and gas development. It should not be subject to arbitrary, unilateral restrictions from a presidential administration. Any restrictions must be determined through the full constitutional legislative process. This legislation ensures that Congress will […]

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IER Unveils Blueprint For Unleashing American Energy

As the Trump administration settles into a their first week in office the Institute for Energy Research, AEA’s sister organization, released The American Energy Blueprint. This report serves as a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to guide the new Trump administration’s approach to energy policy. The American Energy Blueprint outlines key reforms in areas such as federal […]

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