{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://web.archive.org/web/20131207205926/http://fitzpatrick.house.gov/press-release/fitzpatrick-american-energy-means-american-jobs", "Fitzpatrick: American Energy Means American Jobs", "2013-11-20", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Michael Fitzpatrick", "F000451", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) released the following statement Thursday regarding the House\u2019s passage of a series of energy bills aimed at streamlining energy production, allowing states more control over their energy future, and putting America on a path toward an all-of-the-above energy strategy:\n\u201cGetting Americans back to work needs to be the top priority of Congress \u2013 this week\u2019s votes on the bipartisan passage of these three bills is a step in that direction. By removing burdensome red tape from our nation\u2019s ability to explore and produce energy opportunities we can grow good paying jobs, kick start the economy and put America on a path to true energy independence.\nOur nation is blessed with abundant natural beauty as well as national resources \u2013 one should not be sacrificed for the other. At the same time, we must also be conscious of the effects of our pursuits on the environment we live in. I will continue to support common sense ways to make the most of our resources and protect our environment.\u201d\nFederal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act [H.R. 1965]\nThis bill would remove government roadblocks and bureaucratic red-tape that obstruct and delay American energy production and job creation by reforming the leasing process for onshore oil and natural gas projects on federal lands to eliminate unnecessary delays and setting clear rules for the development of U.S. oil shale resources. (Passed the House 228-192)\nProtecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act [H.R. 2728]\nThis bipartisan legislation reduces the Federal regulatory burden on states when it comes to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. States offer the most effective regulation for this type of energy production - blocking expensive and ineffective duplicate regulations saves states money and allows them to better serve their needs. (Passed the House 235-187)\nNatural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act [H.R. 1900]:\nThe bill modernizes the pipeline permitting process by setting realistic deadlines for approval while also ensuring environmental requirements are met. (Passed the House 252-165)\n###\nCongressman Mike Fitzpatrick is serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 8th\u00a0district which includes all of Bucks County as well as a portion of Montgomery County. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131207205926/http://fitzpatrick.house.gov/press-release/fitzpatrick-american-energy-means-american-jobs"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.992506742477417, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}