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Palmer Responds to Democrat Plan to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling

May 7, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, issued the following statement after Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced legislation to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean earlier today.

"The Biden Administration and Washington Democrats continue their war on affordable energy for American families," said House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Gary Palmer. "The very same day the weakest jobs report in months is issued showing an increase in unemployment and anemic job growth, Washington Democrats are placating activist groups with policies that will lead to increased prices at the pump, the destruction of more jobs, and avoidable economic injustices.

Chairman Palmer continued, "Instead of more government created energy poverty and economic injustice, House Republicans are supporting legislation that prioritizes protecting American jobs and American families across the board."

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