IN SR0041

Urges the President and Congress to support continued and increased importation of oil derived from Canadian oil sands

Calls on the U.S. Secretary of State to approve the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline application to reduce dependence on unstable foreign governments and strengthen ties with Canada

Advocates for federal tax, regulatory, and access policies that support safe and responsible development of North American natural resources to achieve energy independence

Cites potential for 100% U.S. energy independence for liquid fuels by 2025 if federal government opens currently restricted offshore areas and partners with Canada on oil sands development

Notes the U.S. crude oil and natural gas industry contributes over $1 trillion annually to the economy and supports more than 9 million jobs