WASHINGTON DC (4/17/26) – Yesterday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced S.4340. This bill would bar frivolous lawsuits from green activist groups seeking damages, injunctions, or other relief for harms allegedly caused by the end use of energy products. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mike Lee (R-UT) are cosponsoring the legislation. The House's companion bill, H.R. 8330, was also introduced yesterday by Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY).

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WASHINGTON DC (04/16/2026) – Today, a coalition of 24 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance, sent a letter to President Donald Trump and members of the United States Congress, urging a disciplined, evidence-based approach to rail regulation to ensure American energy security and economic competitiveness.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“Reliable, affordable American energy relies not only on what we produce, but on how...

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WASHINGTON DC (4/2/26) – Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rule for 2026 and 2027 volume mandates. This rule sets the renewable fuel volume requirements at their highest level ever.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“The RFS was invented by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush to supposedly wean the country off foreign fuel sources. Today, the United States is the...

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WASHINGTON DC (03/03/2026) – Last week, a judge in North Dakota ordered Greenpeace to pay damages totaling $345 million to pipeline company Energy Transfer. This comes after a 2025 North Dakota jury found them liable for conspiracy and trespassing, among other charges, for efforts to sabotage the Dakota Access Pipeline. American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement: “This latest judgment against Greenpeace marks a decisive win for America’s ability...
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WASHINGTON DC (2/24/26) – As President Trump prepares to give his second State of the Union address, a growing body of work underscores the sustained focus he, alongside Congressional Republicans, has had on prioritizing reliable, affordable American energy. This focus has resulted in 300 actions taken, thus far, to unleash America’s energy potential.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“As the nation marks another State of the...

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WASHINGTON DC (2/12/26) – Today, President Donald J. Trump stood with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to announce the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. The EPA announced its proposal to rescind the Endangerment Finding in July 2025.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“Thank you, President Trump and Administrator Zeldin, for this historic victory for American energy freedom, economic prosperity, and commonsense...

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WASHINGTON DC (2/2/26) – Today, a coalition of 37 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alerting him to language surreptitiously included in a report attached to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which requests that the Department lay the groundwork for a national energy tax. 

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following...

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WASHINGTON DC (1/28/26) – Last week, Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who ran a campaign based on affordability, including lower energy bills, announced that  Virginia would be rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and thus imposing a new tax on residents. The RGGI is a regional cap-and-trade program in the Northeast that requires power plants to buy “allowances” to emit carbon dioxide. These allowance costs are naturally passed on to the consumer, inevitably...

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WASHINGTON DC (1/22/26) – Yesterday, the U.S. House passed H.J.Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that would reverse the Biden administration’s mining ban in Minnesota. H.J. Res.140 was introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota. Earlier this month, AEA joined a coalition in urging Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise to ensure prompt passage of this resolution. The vote was also included in our American Energy Scorecard.

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WASHINGTON DC (1/20/26) – Since being sworn into office exactly one year ago today, President Donald J. Trump has worked alongside Congressional Republicans to prioritize reliable, affordable American energy. His focus on energy security, economic growth, cutting bureaucracy, and reducing consumer costs has led to over 250 actions to unleash America’s energy potential.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“It is only fitting that on...

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