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Republicans unveil effort to boost energy production, fast-track permitting process
Fox News
Republicans are preparing to unveil a series of bills designed to increase energy production on federal lands, reduce permitting delays and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
"What we've seen out of this administration is policies that have locked up both conventional energy sources like oil and gas, as well as blocking mineral production that is required for renewable energy streams," Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., told Fox News Digital in an interview. "The impact on the consumer has been pushing more people into energy poverty." Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
"We've seen utility bills go up for heating and cooling homes, we've seen gasoline, fuel prices go up," he continued. "And, of course, that just sort of cascades through the economy because every manufacturer, every Amazon driver, every pizza delivery person is paying these higher cost."