Strategic & Critical Minerals
Continued over-reliance on geopolitical rivals for our energy supply chain has exposed the US to growing risk and economic vulnerability. Developing the critical minerals and resources needed for our energy needs, including clean energy technologies (EV batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, nuclear reactors, and more), in the United States is safer, cleaner, and more ethical.
Featured Legislation
In a piece published by the Anchorage Daily News, U.S. Representative John Curtis (R-Utah) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams discussed their participation at the 2023 Arctic Encounter in Anchorage, AK, and key takeaways from Alaska’s approach to all-of-the-above energy. “What was clear to us is that energy production is critical to Alaska’s …
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams applauded the U.S. House of Representatives bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which was introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Transportation and …
CRES Applauds Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Read More
In an op-ed posted in RealClear Energy, CRES President Heather Reams described H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, as a win for American clean energy and national security. Over the last few decades, the United States government has unfortunately served as a roadblock to American energy leadership. Fortunately, the Lower Energy Costs Act represents the most meaningful federal permitting reform …
RealClearEnergy: H.R. 1 Is a Win for American Clean Energy and National Security Read More
Voters across the U.S. agree that permitting reform and domestic critical mineral production are essential to America’s clean energy future. WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams today unveiled results from a CRES Forum national survey conducted by Moore Information Group, which found Republican and Independent voters overwhelmingly support an all-of-the-above energy approach …
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams celebrated the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) as original cosponsors. “Under the leadership of …
CRES Praises Introduction of the Lower Energy Costs Act Read More
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams commended the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), for approving legislation to unleash American energy.“The United States is the gold standard for energy production and generation, and the legislation advanced today by the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee demonstrates …
CRES Commends Committee Approval of Legislation to Unleash American Energy Read More
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams celebrated U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources passage of H.R. 1335, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production (TAPP) American Resources Act, which includes legislation championed by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La), Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.).“CRES commends the U.S. House Committee …
CRES Celebrates Committee Passage of TAPP American Resources Act Read More
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2023 — Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior withdrawing 225,504 acres in northern Minnesota from future mineral leasing: “President Biden and his administration claim to acknowledge the critical importance of strengthening our domestic mineral supply chains, but their actions …
CRES Responds to Biden Administration’s Misguided Mineral Withdrawal Read More
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today named U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) as its 2022 Clean Energy Champions. CRES annually honors Republican leaders who have gone above and beyond in driving and supporting clean energy legislation. The four 2022 awardees …
The U.S. needs technology innovation, upgrades to and expansion of existing energy infrastructure, and supply chain investment to drive down domestic and global emissions, increase U.S. energy security and keep energy prices affordable for U.S. consumers. However, a convoluted regulatory regime and permitting process is hampering the U.S.’s ability to meet these concurrent goals. The …