Brett Guthrie Warns Against Fuel Dependence on Asian Producers with HR 3109

The Importance of Prochemical Refineries

• ⛽ Prochemical refineries are crucial for the American economy, providing affordable diesel and gasoline.
• 💡 They supply critical inputs for manufacturers and are imperative for maintaining defense systems.
• ⚠️ The national security component of a viable refining industry cannot be understated, and essential supply chains must not be forfeited.

Consequences of Energy Retreat

• 📉 Under the previous administration, an energy retreat led to higher prices, emboldened adversaries, and sluggish economies.
• 📉 States like California face reduced refinery operations due to a hostile regulatory environment, expected to lose 17% of capacity.
• 📈 This has resulted in average gasoline prices nearing $5 per gallon, increasing dependence on Asian producers.
• military installations in California are jeopardized by this fuel supply chain issue.

HR 3109: Addressing Fuel Dependence

• 📜 HR 3109 requires the National Petroleum Council to examine the role of prochemical refineries in the U.S.
• 📊 The report will assess opportunities to expand capacity and identify current risks to refineries.
• 🎯 The bill aims to provide the Department of Energy and Congress with information to enact policies for affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
• ✅ Representative Guthrie urges colleagues to support HR 3109 to prevent the current situation from becoming the national status quo.