American Energy Alliance Endorses American Energy Champion Steve Scalise for Speaker

WASHINGTON DC (10/05/2023) – On Tuesday, October 3rd, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his position as Speaker of the House in an unprecedented 216 – 210 motion to vacate. American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement supporting House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) nomination to replace McCarthy in his leadership role: […]

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AEA President Thomas Pyle Statement Supporting House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) Nomination For Speaker

“When it comes to ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, reliable, American-made energy, there is no greater champion in Congress than Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Among his many accomplishments, he is the leader of the House Energy Action Team and has championed opposition to carbon taxes in the House of Representatives. With a near perfect […]

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AEA Enlists New House Leaders to End Wind Welfare

WASHINGTON – American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle sent a letter today to House Leadership congratulating the newly elected Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The letter also urges them to remain opposed to an extension of the recently expired Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC). AEA also ran a full page ad in today’s edition of Politico as […]

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Congress Takes First Step in Stopping a Carbon Tax

WASHINGTON — American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle released a statement today following the passage of H.R. 367, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 (REINS Act). This bill includes Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) amendment which would require any tax or fee on carbon dioxide to be approved by Congress. Pyle’s statement follows: “This reaffirms what […]

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Coalition Supports Scalise Anti-Carbon Tax Amendment

WASHINGTON — The American Energy Alliance was joined today by 18 other organizations in support of Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) amendment to H.R. 367, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013. The Scalise amendment would explicitly require any tax or fee on carbon to be approved by Congress. The letter states: “…A carbon tax […]

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AEA President Joins National Leaders in Fight Against Carbon Tax

WASHINGTON D.C. — AEA President Thomas Pyle will speak today at a press conference held by Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise (R-LA) concerning the harmful impacts of a carbon tax. Chairman Scalise will announce a resolution opposing a national carbon tax. Joining Pyle will be representatives from numerous free market organizations and trade groups […]

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