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WASHINGTON DC (6/10/25) – This week, Congress is expected to vote on President Trump's proposal to rescind $9.4 billion in budget authority, which includes the full $125 million appropriated for FY 2025 to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF).

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

“President Trump should be commended for sending the $9.4 billion recession package to Capitol Hill for a vote. It shows, once again, that he is committed to...

WASHINGTON DC (05/23/25) – This week, the House passed the “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill. This bill advances key elements of President Trump’s agenda to unleash America’s energy potential. 

The House bill prioritizes energy security and affordability by eliminating costly green energy subsidies and wasteful green grants to outside organizations. While it falls short of full repeal of the egregious IRA green subsidies, it does dismantle numerous Biden-era climate...

WASHINGTON DC (5/22/25) – Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res 88, providing for congressional disapproval of the Clean Air Act waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, which would have banned the sale of gas-powered cars and trucks and greatly increased the cost of all new vehicles. The vote was 51-44. This vote will be included in our American Energy Scorecard.

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"This vote...

WASHINGTON DC (5/16/25) – Today, the American Energy Alliance launched a five-figure advocacy initiative in Utah. The ads encourage Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to support the effort to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the Clean Air Act waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC II) rule. The Senate is expected to take up the measure before the Memorial Day recess.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: 

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WASHINGTON DC (5/1/25) – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 88, providing for congressional disapproval of the CAA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulation. The vote was 246-164. Notably, 35 Democrats joined 211 Republicans in support of the resolution, including two Democrats from California. This vote will be included in our American Energy Scorecard.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: 

“Imposing California’s agenda...

WASHINGTON DC (4/29/25) – Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump, alongside Congressional Republicans, has spearheaded a transformative agenda to secure American energy abundance, reduce costs for consumers, and bolster economic growth. Together, they have taken over 75 actions to unleash our energy potential.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"In its first 100 days, the Trump administration—working with Congressional...

WASHINGTON DC (4/25/25)– Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced  that it is implementing new permitting procedures to expedite the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals. With the announcement, the administration is aiming to reduce permitting timelines that currently take several years to a maximum of 28 days. The expedited process applies to various energy sources, including crude oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, biofuels,...

WASHINGTON DC (4/9/25) –  The Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources held a vote today to consider the nominations of Kate MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior and James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Both nominees were approved by the committee, and their nominations now move to the Senate floor for a final vote. 

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement:

“Congratulations to Kate and James on their...

WASHINGTON DC (3/25/25) – President Trump and the Republican-led Congress have quickly been making good on the promise to undo the Biden administration’s war on American energy. Already, the American Energy Alliance has cataloged over 50 actions taken to put America back on the path to energy prosperity.

Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement:

“President Trump has wasted no time fulfilling his promise to unleash our country’s...

WASHINGTON DC (3/7/25) – President Trump has vowed to end the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate, which is driven by three key regulatory actions: the EPA’s tailpipe emissions standards, the CAFE standards, and California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation. The ACC II regulation, which was granted a waiver from Clean Air Act preemption during Biden’s lame duck period, is crucial, as it allows California to enforce stricter rules that influence other states....