IL HR0718

Oil and natural gas industries support 11 million jobs nationwide and 356,000 jobs in Illinois, generating $53.5 billion in gross domestic income for the state.

Russian oil and gas exports provide 36 percent of Russia's national budget, which finances its war in Ukraine, while the EU obtains 35 percent of its natural gas and 25 percent of its oil from Russia.

The U.S. can increase oil and gas production to provide economic and global security in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and current geopolitical instability.

Federal and state governments are blocking the operation and expansion of oil and natural gas pipelines, while the Biden Administration is increasing costs and delaying federal leasing on lands and waters.

The Illinois House urges the President to support policies enabling continued operation of existing pipelines, construction of new pipelines, resumption of federal lease sales, and preparation of a new five-year offshore leasing program.