Stauber Statement on the Bipartisan Passage of H.R. 1, Key Energy and Mining Permitting Legislation

Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement following H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, passing the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote. Included in H.R. 1 is Congressman Stauber’s Permitting for Mining Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act, legislation to modernize the permitting process for mining projects nationwide to secure domestic mineral supply chains.

“Today is a great day for American energy, mineral and national security,” said Congressman Stauber. “H.R. 1 is critical to mining and energy production in America to secure our domestic supply chains, end reliance on foreign sources, and ensure Americans have access to affordable and reliable energy. Supporters of mining, oil and gas, wind, solar energy, building transmission lines, or building infrastructure like roads and bridges, have all acknowledged the need for permitting reform, and this is why I was glad to see the bill pass with bipartisan support in the House. If the Senate is serious about the need for permitting reform, they should waste no time in bringing up H.R. 1 for a vote.”

Congressman Stauber’s floor speech in support of H.R. 1 can be viewed here.

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