Promoting American Energy
Energy Export Caucus
LORI KERSEY
As a representative of a leading coal and gas production state , Congresswoman Carol Miller wants to promote the use of American energy around the world .
Miller is part of the bipartisan Congressional Energy Export Caucus . The caucus formed in 2020 with the goal of promoting realistic , responsible , sustainable and costeffective solutions and legislation to reestablish the U . S . as a leader of energy exportation with a pro-energy trade agenda that creates jobs , rebuilds the economy , modernizes American energy infrastructure , strengthens U . S . security and maintains global trade competitiveness .
“ America has abundant natural resources and advanced energy producers and technologies that are capable of building and powering the world ,” Miller says . “ It is imperative we export them efficiently .”
In addition to Miller , Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas , Republican Representative Jodey Arrington of Texas and Democratic Representative Lou Correa of California are also part of the caucus . The caucus not only joins together representatives from energy-producing states , it joins leaders from across the aisle in a common effort .
“ This caucus being bipartisan shows that American energy exportation is an important issue that has support from both sides of the aisle ,” Miller says . “ As representatives from top energy-producing states , we share a common goal to export American energy and have more power to achieve those goals when we work together in a bipartisan way .”
To Miller and the caucus , energy exports should be an all of the above solution .
“ Developing countries need resilient , affordable sources of energy to help their people reach the energy goals to reduce poverty and increase prosperity ,” Miller says . “ Developed countries need those solutions to harness things like nuclear , wind and solar along with substantial investments in carbon capture . The U . S . has an energy solution for every single country and every single situation , and no two are the same . We can help every country meet their energy needs as long as we don ’ t take anything off the table .”
The caucus engages fellow Congress members , thought leaders and key stakeholders with the common goal of positioning and executing a comprehensive U . S . pro-energy trade agenda . Among the victories of the caucus , Miller
WWW . WVEXECUTIVE . COM SPRING 2022 79