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Energy

Our nation needs a coherent policy that promotes domestic production of energy, which will grow our economy and decrease our reliance on foreign oil. Rather than focusing solely on less reliable and more expensive renewable power, an all-of-the-above energy approach will provide more good-paying jobs, lower energy prices, and more disposable income for hardworking Americans.

I have supported legislation that increases domestic energy – such as natural gas, hydropower, oil, and biomass – by removing restrictions, expediting the permitting process, and streamlining duplicative environmental reviews. In Congress, I will continue fighting for common-sense solutions will move our nation toward a more stable economy, increase our energy supply, and lower costs for households and employers

For more information concerning my work and views related to Energy, please contact me.
 

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LaMalfa Joins California Delegation in renewed request to suspend California’s gas tax

Jun 27, 2022 Press Release
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) and Republican members of the California Congressional Delegation renewed their call to Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s 51 cent gas tax, which is currently scheduled to increase by 3 cents on July 1. Their official request to the Governor also urged support for a repeal of the state’s indexing of the gas tax to inflation considering inflation rates are continuing to rise at the highest rate in 40 years.

Congressman LaMalfa Discusses Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America

Apr 5, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) participated in a House Committee on Agriculture hearing titled, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy – Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America”. This hearing examined the 2018 Farm Bill energy programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA provides several grant and loan opportunities for agriculture-based renewable energy programs, including biofuels (ethanol) and biomass.

LaMalfa Comments on Russian Oil Ban

Mar 8, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced a ban on the importation of Russian oil to the United States. Thirteen days since the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, bipartisan pressure has mounted on the administration to take further action and encourage more American energy production. Despite previously implementing sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Russia’s Central Banks, President Putin himself and his fellow oligarchs, Biden has held off sanctioning Russian produced oil until now. Yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally called on Biden to ban imports of Russian oil.

LaMalfa Cites Concerns On Taxpayers Paying for EV Infrastructure

Jan 14, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R- Richvale) and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review the implications of electric vehicle (EV) investments for rural Americans. Electric Vehicles are a significant priority for the Biden Administration and they are pushing additional spending to expand the use of EVs to the American public. While some consumers have moved towards them, they represent a small portion of the US fleet of vehicles and remain relatively expensive with limited charging networks, especially in rural areas.

LaMalfa Opposes Resolution to Increase Energy Costs for Families

Jun 25, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after voting against S.J. Res. 14.  In 2020, the EPA issued two final rules to make it simpler and less burdensome for the oil and natural gas industry to comply with New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) under the Clean Air Act. Combined, the two final rules were estimated to yield net benefits of $750 to $850 million dollars to consumers from 2021 to 2030. S.J. Res. 14 uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn these rules.

LaMalfa: Newsom’s Electric Vehicle Order is Lunacy

Sep 23, 2020 Press Release
(Sacramento, CA) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after California Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order that will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles sold in the state by 2035 in favor of zero-emissions electric vehicles (EV).

LaMalfa Statement on FEMA Seeking Reimbursement from Wildfire Victim Compensation Fund

Jan 14, 2020 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeking reimbursement from Pacific, Gas, and Electric’s (PG&E) $13.5 billion fund that was originally set aside for wildfire victims.

LaMalfa Applauds Trump Administration’s Decision to Revoke California’s Waiver to Set Own Emissions Standards

Sep 19, 2019 Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revoked a waiver from the Clean Air Act of 1970, which allowed California to establish its own emissions standards.

LaMalfa Opposes Partisan Attack on American Energy Production

May 2, 2019 Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 9, which would prevent President Trump from withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.

LaMalfa Supports Legislation to Increase Small Scale LNG Exports

Sep 6, 2018 Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4606, the Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty Act, which expedites the importation or exportation of small volumes of liquefied natural gas if an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is not required. This legislation codifies a similar rule already issued by the Department of Energy (DOE).

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