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Feb. 27, 2024
Thune: Biden’s War on American Energy Continues
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2023
Thune, Scott, Barrasso, Boozman Urge the Biden Administration to Abandon Unrealistic, Costly Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 17, 2023
Thune-Klobuchar Bill Would Recognize Environmental Benefit of Biofuels, Promote Efficient Farming
Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2023
Thune Warns of Biden's Anti-Conventional-Energy Policies
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2023
Thune Statement on Approval of Summertime E15 Fuel Sales
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2023
Thune Presses IRS Commissioner on Misguided Agency Priorities
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Republicans Will Continue Fighting for Energy and National Security
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Republicans Will Continue Fighting for Energy and National Security
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American Agriculture
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Demands Biden EPA Remove Regulatory Barriers on Ethanol, Provide Certainty for Farmers and Consumers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2022
Thune Statement on Proposed RFS Blending Targets
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2022
Thune Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Thune, Durbin Lead Bipartisan Request for Historic RFS "Set" Rulemaking
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden admin going hat in hand to Saudi Arabia & other oil-producing countries is the price for its ongoing assault against American-made energy. In just a few short years, America went from energy independence to this. It's time to reverse course."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - ". @POTUS has depleted the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest levels since 1984. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant for emergencies, not to provide political cover because the president's energy policies have undermined our domestic supply and raised prices."
Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "A gas tax holiday is a flimsy, Band-Aid fix that will worsen the problem in the long run. Once again, Democrats are failing economics 101. The issue is low supply and high demand. We need to be lowering energy costs w/ an "all-the-above" approach that unleashes American energy."
Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 17, 2022
Tweet - "Why would the president oppose American energy solutions that would lower gas prices and increase our energy security? Because the president is blindly pursuing an ideological agenda that is out of step with the American people, and he doesn't care about the pain it causes them."
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Thune Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Update Modeling for Biofuel Emissions
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley Urges EPA To Update Biofuel Emissions Modeling
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Pressure Biden Administration to Prioritize Homegrown Biofuels as a Replacement for Foreign Oil and Gas
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "Restoring year-round E15 would provide American drivers with a cleaner, lower-cost fuel option. @SenatorDurbin and I led this bipartisan request several weeks ago."
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "Biden needs to: - end his assault on American oil & gas production - leverage biofuels & allow the sale of E15 year-round - invest in all-the-above energy technologies that are available NOW - expand his focus beyond EVs"
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼"
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Thune: It's Time for Biden to Prioritize American Energy Independence, Increase Biofuel Blending
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Tweet - ". @PressSec says #E15 is "in the menu of options" 🚩🚩🚩 In the menu of options? Allowing year-round #E15 is an immediate step Biden can (and should) take to help lower gas prices for Americans. Rs and Ds agree & have urged the WH to do so. What's the hold-up?"
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Permit E15 Sales Year-Round, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Golden, Johnson, Baird, Bacon Propose Bipartisan Plan to Boost Oil & Gas Production w/ Defense Production Act, Other Actions
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Exactly. Rising energy prices affect every American, regardless of party. Rs & Ds agree: Ethanol can help. @SenatorDurbin and I led our colleagues in calling on Biden to make use of this bipartisan energy solution to lower gas prices and leverage American agriculture."
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2022
Tweet - ". @POTUS Biden is AWOL when it comes to prioritizing clean energy solutions like biofuels. We're in an energy crisis. Gas prices are skyrocketing. An American-grown solution should be on the table. American farmers and consumers are waiting."
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Republicans Urge Action on Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Thune, Duckworth Lead Bipartisan Push To Utilize E15, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Push Utilization of E15, Restoration of American Energy Independence
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden should take every step possible to curb rising domestic energy costs and displace banned Russian oil imports. A no-cost, immediate step he can take: Permitting the sale of E15 fuel this summer. A win/win to help lower gas prices & support American ag."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Appreciated the opportunity to meet with folks from @bhenergy this afternoon. It was a timely conversation as Americans face increasing concerns around energy security and affordability."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Pushes for Expanded Domestic Energy Production Amid Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Colleagues Push for Expanded Domestic Energy Production in Letter to President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 4, 2022
Johnson Supports "American Energy Independence From Russia Act"
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 27, 2024
Thune: Biden’s War on American Energy Continues
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2023
Thune, Scott, Barrasso, Boozman Urge the Biden Administration to Abandon Unrealistic, Costly Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 17, 2023
Thune-Klobuchar Bill Would Recognize Environmental Benefit of Biofuels, Promote Efficient Farming
Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2023
Thune Warns of Biden's Anti-Conventional-Energy Policies
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2023
Thune Statement on Approval of Summertime E15 Fuel Sales
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2023
Thune Presses IRS Commissioner on Misguided Agency Priorities
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Republicans Will Continue Fighting for Energy and National Security
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Republicans Will Continue Fighting for Energy and National Security
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American Agriculture
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Demands Biden EPA Remove Regulatory Barriers on Ethanol, Provide Certainty for Farmers and Consumers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2022
Thune Statement on Proposed RFS Blending Targets
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2022
Thune Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Thune, Durbin Lead Bipartisan Request for Historic RFS "Set" Rulemaking
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden admin going hat in hand to Saudi Arabia & other oil-producing countries is the price for its ongoing assault against American-made energy. In just a few short years, America went from energy independence to this. It's time to reverse course."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - ". @POTUS has depleted the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest levels since 1984. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant for emergencies, not to provide political cover because the president's energy policies have undermined our domestic supply and raised prices."
Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "A gas tax holiday is a flimsy, Band-Aid fix that will worsen the problem in the long run. Once again, Democrats are failing economics 101. The issue is low supply and high demand. We need to be lowering energy costs w/ an "all-the-above" approach that unleashes American energy."
Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 17, 2022
Tweet - "Why would the president oppose American energy solutions that would lower gas prices and increase our energy security? Because the president is blindly pursuing an ideological agenda that is out of step with the American people, and he doesn't care about the pain it causes them."
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Thune Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Update Modeling for Biofuel Emissions
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley Urges EPA To Update Biofuel Emissions Modeling
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Pressure Biden Administration to Prioritize Homegrown Biofuels as a Replacement for Foreign Oil and Gas
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "Restoring year-round E15 would provide American drivers with a cleaner, lower-cost fuel option. @SenatorDurbin and I led this bipartisan request several weeks ago."
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "Biden needs to: - end his assault on American oil & gas production - leverage biofuels & allow the sale of E15 year-round - invest in all-the-above energy technologies that are available NOW - expand his focus beyond EVs"
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼"
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Thune: It's Time for Biden to Prioritize American Energy Independence, Increase Biofuel Blending
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Tweet - ". @PressSec says #E15 is "in the menu of options" 🚩🚩🚩 In the menu of options? Allowing year-round #E15 is an immediate step Biden can (and should) take to help lower gas prices for Americans. Rs and Ds agree & have urged the WH to do so. What's the hold-up?"
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Permit E15 Sales Year-Round, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Golden, Johnson, Baird, Bacon Propose Bipartisan Plan to Boost Oil & Gas Production w/ Defense Production Act, Other Actions
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Exactly. Rising energy prices affect every American, regardless of party. Rs & Ds agree: Ethanol can help. @SenatorDurbin and I led our colleagues in calling on Biden to make use of this bipartisan energy solution to lower gas prices and leverage American agriculture."
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2022
Tweet - ". @POTUS Biden is AWOL when it comes to prioritizing clean energy solutions like biofuels. We're in an energy crisis. Gas prices are skyrocketing. An American-grown solution should be on the table. American farmers and consumers are waiting."
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Republicans Urge Action on Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Thune, Duckworth Lead Bipartisan Push To Utilize E15, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Push Utilization of E15, Restoration of American Energy Independence
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden should take every step possible to curb rising domestic energy costs and displace banned Russian oil imports. A no-cost, immediate step he can take: Permitting the sale of E15 fuel this summer. A win/win to help lower gas prices & support American ag."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Appreciated the opportunity to meet with folks from @bhenergy this afternoon. It was a timely conversation as Americans face increasing concerns around energy security and affordability."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Pushes for Expanded Domestic Energy Production Amid Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Colleagues Push for Expanded Domestic Energy Production in Letter to President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 4, 2022
Johnson Supports "American Energy Independence From Russia Act"
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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