HJR168 Summary

• Urges the President of the United States to support policies ensuring long-term American energy leadership, security, and affordability in oil and natural gas production.

• States that oil and natural gas provide more than 11 million jobs nationwide, including 32,000 jobs and $15 billion in gross domestic income in Alabama.

• Calls for continued operation of existing oil and natural gas pipelines, construction of new pipelines, resumption of consistent federal lease sales, and preparation of a new five-year offshore leasing program.

• Argues that United States offshore production represents one of the lowest carbon-intensive energy-producing regions in the world and that halting offshore development would shift production overseas.

• Directs the Secretary of State to send authenticated copies of the resolution to the President, Secretaries of Interior and Transportation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Alabama Congressional delegation, and state news media.