Representatives Chuck Fleischmann and Marc Veasey Launch Bipartisan American Energy Dominance Caucus

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), current Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, and U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following joint statement announcing the creation of their new, bipartisan American Energy Dominance Caucus. The American Energy Dominance Caucus’ mission is to raise awareness of all forms of American-made energy and bring together Members of Congress, the private sector and public sector, and energy producers to promote the growth of domestic energy production and increase American energy independence and security.

“I am excited to announce the creation of the new American Energy Dominance Caucus that I will Co-Chair alongside Rep. Marc Veasey. Increasing the production of all forms of American-made energy, especially new nuclear energy, should never be a partisan issue. With the growth in AI, cryptocurrency, and new industries, America is rapidly facing a shortage of energy necessary to power our economy and the everyday lives of Americans. Recent nonpartisan studies have estimated that electricity demand is projected to increase by 13-15 percent annually through 2030, leaving the United States with a shortage of power needed to keep our country moving forward,” said Chairman Fleischmann. “To meet our growing electrical demands, America needs an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy policy that utilizes every form of American-made energy to create jobs, grow our economy, and secure our energy independence. I look forward to working with my Co-Chair, Rep. Veasey, and bipartisan Members of the House on the American Energy Dominance Caucus to promote the growth and production of American-made energy and make our country the world leader in new energy production.”

“The American Energy Dominance Caucus represents a crucial step forward in securing our nation's future—economically, energetically, and strategically. In 2023 alone, the U.S. was importing energy from 86 different countries every day,” said Congressman Marc Veasey. “Rep. Fleischmann and I are honored to co-chair this important caucus. America's energy security is not a partisan issue; it's one that requires cooperation from both sides of the aisle. As the world faces rising authoritarian regimes using energy as a weapon, it's essential that we take control of our energy future. Developing American-made energy will create jobs, lower costs for families, and, most importantly, reaffirm America's position as a global energy leader. Rep. Fleischmann and I look forward to working together, understanding that the future of our nation's economic, national, and energy security depends on the work we do here.”

In addition to Co-Chairs Fleischmann and Veasey, bipartisan Members of the American Energy Dominance Caucus include:

Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02), Luis Correa (CA-36), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Bob Latta (OH-05), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Wilson (SC-02).

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