DE SR26

Senate Resolution 26 urges the President and Congress to implement policies and enact legislation to restore American energy independence.

Asserts that loss of energy independence has harmed middle-class families and the poor through reduced buying power.

Contends that current U.S. government policies on oil, natural gas, and coal exploration have forced reliance on imports from unfriendly nations including Iran, Venezuela, and Russia.

States the United States possesses large reserves of oil, natural gas, and coal that could provide reliable, affordable energy and position the country as a net exporter to allies in Europe.