“Liberal Democrats, including Speaker Pelosi, continue to talk about their secret solution for skyrocketing gas prices, but they fail to produce any answers,” Boustany said. “Raising taxes on American energy producers isn’t an answer to lower the price, so let’s look at increasing American production in a responsible way. Increasing supply will help reduce speculation and lead to lower costs at the pump.”
“A new WRDA bill will be critical to continuing the progress Southwest Louisiana has made, and I will again advocate for sound projects that meet our long-term needs,” Boustany said. “Dredging is important for Louisiana, and it is important for the US economy. Shipping along the Louisiana coast spurs trade and leads to new buyers for American-made goods. These are dedicated funds which are being used to cover irresponsible spending, and its hurting potential economic growth across Southwest Louisiana and nationwide. More than four and a half billion dollars sit idle at a time when the Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to shift Southwest Louisiana’s dredging funds to other operations.”
“Our nation has a growing demand for natural gas and this amendment will help to ensure domestic LNG expansion,” Boustany said. “This week I was pleased to attend the opening of Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass LNG facility located in Cameron Parish. Once fully operational, the facility will be the largest LNG receiving terminal in the world and will play a critical role in meeting U.S. energy demands.”
“Today, as thousands of Southwest Louisiana families go to pay their taxes, they are also dealing with higher prices at the pump, medical costs and prices at the grocery store,” Boustany said. “Both parties in Congress are to blame for runaway federal spending. The American people deserve better, and we must work towards lowering their tax bill, increasing American energy production and reigning in spending to let people keep more of their own hard-earned money.”
“As we continue to rebuild Southwest Louisiana, I am proud of the cooperation between our civic and business leaders,” Boustany said. “I will continue to support sound economic principles to strengthen Southwest Louisiana businesses and their employees.”
“Southwest Louisiana rice producers need new, open markets around the world to continue to grow,” Boustany said. “This Columbia Free Trade Agreement establishes duty-free quotas and phases out tariffs to make Louisiana rice competitive. In addition to rice, many other Louisiana businesses will be able to compete in Columbia. By opening this and other markets, our small businesses and companies can grow and prosper.”
