WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) released its second round of congressional endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. The endorsements include seven Republican members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
The leaders endorsed by CRES recognize that meeting America’s growing energy needs will require a diverse and reliable mix of energy resources. Their records reflect support for policies that expand domestic production, modernize the permitting process, strengthen critical mineral supply chains, advance renewable energy technologies and encourage innovation across the energy ecosystem.
“CRES is proud to endorse this slate of leaders in the House and Senate—each of whom has reiterated their support for pragmatic, clean energy policy time and time again,” said James Dozier, CRES Founding President and Board Chair. “In their roles as committee chairwomen, Senators Capito and Collins are spearheading efforts like permitting reform and securing investments in clean energy innovation for new projects across the country. Senator Sullivan also continues to demonstrate his leadership on critical mineral manufacturing and unleashing American energy resources.”
“In the House, Chairmen Guthrie and Westerman have advanced critical legislation through their respective committees like the POWER Act and the SPEED Act, both aimed at reforming our permitting process and both with strong bipartisan support. Through their subcommittee chairmanships, Reps. Begich and Hudson have been staunch supporters of these efforts and prioritized forward momentum,” Dozier continued. “Congress needs more leaders focused on long-term, durable energy policy, and these members are paving the way for true progress to be made.”
The second round of 2026 candidates endorsed by CRES:
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Sen. Susan Collins (ME)
Sen. Dan Sullivan (AK)
Rep. Nick Begich (AK-AL)
Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02)
Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09)
Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04)