This week, Congress will consider legislation that helps preserve America’s ability to responsibly produce energy here at home instead of depending on unstable foreign nations for the resources that power our economy.

H.R. 7831 isn't an exciting or controversial bill by any means, but it's still a key piece in the path back to American energy dominance.

Colorado understands better than most states the coexistence of responsible energy production and environmental stewardship.

Our energy workers, engineers, and producers across the West help power our nation every single day while operating under extensive oversight and modern safety standards.

Please take a moment today to encourage your Congressman to vote "YES" this week when H.R. 7831 comes to the House Floor for a vote.

H.R. 7831, the “License to Drill Act,” helps ensure that America can continue producing reliable, affordable energy here at home by preserving and improving the federal permitting process for domestic energy development.

At its core, the bill is about preventing unnecessary bureaucratic slowdowns that make it harder for American companies to responsibly access the energy resources our nation already possesses.

The legislation also reinforces a broader principle: America should strive to be energy independent instead of relying on foreign nations, unstable regions, or geopolitical rivals.

This represents a practical step toward:

• Lower energy costs
• Greater national security
• Stronger American manufacturing
• More energy jobs
• Reduced dependence on foreign oil

Please take a moment to help advocate for this common-sense effort to keep American energy production moving forward.

America should lead the world in energy production, not tie itself to the decisions of OPEC, China, or hostile regimes overseas.

The path back to American energy dominance starts with taking practical steps forward, and this is one of them.