Reliable Energy Caucus

June 20, 2007

Washington -  Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX), along with Reps. Dan Boren (D-OK),[ODD he was senator? ] Gene Green (D-TX) and John Sullivan (R-OK) announced the launch of the Bipartisan Reliable Energy Caucus.

“As the debate over climate change, energy prices and our energy security continues, it is clear that substantive legislative action will be taken,” said Conaway in a letter to his colleagues encouraging their participation. “However, any legislation considered should be rationally based on economics, sound science, and the realities of global energy markets.”

The mission of the Reliable Energy Caucus is to advocate for U.S. energy independence by increasing domestic energy supply through environmentally responsible solutions. This includes the promotion of new technologies in fossil fuels, renewable and nuclear energy sources. The caucus will also educate members of Congress on all aspects of the energy industry.

The Reliable Energy Caucus will work to study all the facts, place all the information on a level playing field, and circulate findings to all members of Congress in a bipartisan manner. The caucus will examine policies that will impact supply and demand sides of the energy industry and examine how our energy choices impact many important matters such as our relationships abroad and our environment here at home.

Conaway went on to say, “With so much at stake, we must not attempt to move forward by simply appealing to people’s emotions and prejudices rather than their rationality. This type of approach will do nothing to advance the long term energy security of our nation. It is our sincere hope that these issues will be addressed in a bipartisan manner.”

Congressman Mike Conaway grew up in the Oil & Gas business, working as a roughneck in college, and later serving as Chief Financial Officer for Bush Exploration in Midland.