Dr. Joyce: The Biden Energy Crisis is Hurting American Families

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting the devastating effects that President Biden’s energy policies have had on American families. Congressman Joyce’s speech comes as average home heating costs have risen more than 32% this winter, and the price of gasoline remains over 50% higher than it was in 2020.

“President Biden and his far-left administration are fighting against American businesses and against American families,” said Congressman Joyce. “The dead of winter is no time to implement the ‘Green New Deal’; the coldest months of the year are no time to raise heating costs.”

A full transcript of his remarks can be found below.

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I rise today to address the crisis that is causing energy prices to skyrocket and hurting Pennsylvanians.

This year, it’s estimated that Americans will pay 32% more to heat their home than they did last year.

This sudden spike in prices is the result of President Biden’s war on affordable energy sources like oil, natural gas, coal, and the Marcellus shale that is so readily available in Pennsylvania.

Instead of promoting these affordable baseload power sources the Biden administration has doubled down on their failed policies.

So far, President Biden has canceled projects including the Keystone XL pipeline, he has refused to sign new drilling leases, that would ultimately lower the cost of energy.

President Biden and his far-left administration are fighting against American businesses and against American families.

The dead of winter is no time to implement the ‘Green New Deal’; the coldest months of the year are no time to raise heating costs.

These reckless policies must end.

Thank you and I yield.

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