02.07.25

Hoeven, Daines Introduce Bills to Unleash American Energy

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and a group of their Republican colleagues in introducing two bills to unleash American energy, promote America’s energy dominance and support rural communities. The “Supporting Made in America Energy Act” would support oil and gas development by requiring four annual onshore lease sales in top oil and gas producing states, two annual offshore leases sales in the Gulf and six offshore lease sales over ten years in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The “Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act” would remove the 2 percent administration fee on federal oil and gas royalty payments to local communities.  

“President Trump recognizes the power of American energy and innovation, especially in North Dakota, where we’ve demonstrated that it’s possible to produce more energy while upholding the highest environmental standards,” said Hoeven. “These bills help unlock American energy and encourage global leadership so that our country is not just energy independent but energy dominant.”

“Now that we have a President who supports our energy industry instead of pushing a radical environmental agenda, it’s time to get to work on real change to unleash American energy and ensure that we remain dominant on the world stage. These bills will have a huge impact on creating Montana jobs, boosting our economy and protecting our national security, and I’ll work with my colleagues every step of the way to get them over the finish line,” said Daines.

Joining Hoeven and Daines in introducing the Made in America Energy Act are Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Curtis (R-Utah) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

Joining Hoeven and Daines in introducing the Restoring State Minerals Revenue Act are Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Curtis (R-Utah), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.)

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