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| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1426 | Updating American Energy Laws | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn voted in favor of H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act. "H.R. 8 is an important piece of legislation that will allow us to fully harness the positive impacts of the ongoing American energy revolution. It will also help create an environment for more American jobs and greater energy exports to our allies." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) More Information (Courtesy of the Energy and Commerce Committee) H.R. 8 is a broad energy bill that seeks to maximize Americas energy potential. The legislation seeks to update and modernize outdated policies rooted in an era of energy scarcity to reflect todays era of energy abundance, and make our energy infrastructure more resilient and create jobs. Modernizing Energy Infrastructure The United States has undergone an energy renaissance driven by newly discovered resources, technological innovation and our skilled workforce. The U.S. is now the worlds leading energy producer, but our pipelines and electric grid havent kept pace with the rapid transition. The private sector is eager to invest in new projects to put people to work, but there is simply too much government red tape slowing down the siting and permitting process. Likewise, our electricity sector is constantly evolving in the light of new challenges, such as changing markets, costly environmental regulations, and increasing grid security threats. H.R. 8 focuses on the transmission, distribution, and storage of energy to ensure we have the necessary infrastructure to meet todays modern energy challenges. Protecting the Electricity System Ensuring the electric grid is secure, resilient, and reliable is another top priority of H.R. 8. Changing market dynamics, a barrage of regulations, and external threats have created new energy security and reliability challenges. Disruptions in the delivery of electricity have far-reaching economic and public health impacts. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that power outages cost Americans at least $150 billion annually. The legislation seeks to meet todays energy reliability and security challenges through enhanced emergency preparedness and utilization of advanced technologies to address threats to the electricity system, including physical and cyber-attacks, electromagnetic pulse, geomagnetic disturbances, severe weather, and seismic events. Strengthening Energy Security and Diplomacy As the worlds leading producer of petroleum and natural gas, the U.S. is a world energy superpower. With this position comes new opportunities and diplomatic responsibilities. Americas energy abundance should be used to strengthen our energy security while also supporting our allies in their quest for affordable and reliable energy. H.R. 8 takes important steps by strengthening partnerships with our allies and reforming the approval process for energy exports. Improving Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability New technologies have the potential to save money and reduce energy use, yet government roadblocks stand in the way. H.R. 8 promotes simple and affordable methods to address energy demand and lower electric bills. It also seeks to reduce government waste and prioritize budget dollars in existing programs, as well as provide important regulatory relief for U.S. manufacturers from burdensome federal efficiency mandates. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |