Springfield Standard

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison has announced the first hearing of the 119th Congress. The session is titled “Leading the Charge: Opportunities to Strengthen America’s Energy Reliability.” It will address issues affecting the power grid, challenges in innovation, and policies aimed at reducing energy costs for consumers. The Subcommittee aims to support the Trump Administration's agenda by exploring ways to reduce regulations and streamline permitting processes.

“Hard working Americans deserve affordable, reliable energy. For far too long, suffocating regulations and unnecessary red tape have stifled innovation, hamstrung energy producers, and driven up prices for American families and businesses. This subcommittee stands ready to assist President Trump in the fight to restore American energy dominance and ensure Americans have reliable energy at lower prices. During next week’s hearing, we will push back on the Biden Administration’s excessive regulations and champion needed reforms. It is time to cut prices, grow our economy, and support American-made energy,” said Subcommittee Chairman Burlison.

The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2024, at 9:30 AM ET in Room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Witnesses include Alex Epstein from the Center for Industrial Progress; Mandy Gunasekara, former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and Alex Herrgott from The Permitting Institute.