Rubio Votes to Increase Domestic Energy Production, Protect Florida's Shores

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement after voting to increase domestic energy production and protect Florida's shores.

"Americans are hurting because the Biden Administration continues restricting domestic energy production at a time of record prices," Rubio said. "I'm pleased to have worked with Senator Barrasso to ensure that the Trump-era moratorium remains in place, while ensuring that the United States is able to access our natural resources safely."

The Motion to Instruct Conferees offered by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) would instruct conferees to include language in the conference report on H.R. 4521 to require a five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing plan for years 2022 through 2027. The provisions would not impact the existing moratorium on oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida that was put in place by a September 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum from President Trump, which will last until 2032.

Related:
March 2022: Rubio Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Ban Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela
March 2022: Rubio, Marshall, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban U.S. Purchase of Russian Oil
July 2021: Rubio Introduces American Shores Protection Act
September 8, 2020: Rubio Applauds Trump Administration's Efforts to Protect Florida's Coasts
March 2019: Rubio, Scott Urge Interior Department to Exclude Florida from Offshore Drilling Plan
January 2018: Rubio Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Consider Offshore Drilling in Eastern Gulf of Mexico
May 2017: Rubio Introduces Legislation to Extend Eastern Gulf Drilling Moratorium

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