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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan have revealed plans for a field hearing in Port Arthur, Texas, centered around President Biden's LNG export ban. The hearing, titled “Biden’s LNG Export Ban: How Rush-to-Green Politics Hurts Local Communities and U.S. Energy Security,” aims to shed light on the impacts of such policies on communities like Port Arthur.

In a statement, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers emphasized the significance of the energy industry for local economies and communities, stating, “President Biden’s war on U.S. energy—including his LNG export ban—puts the interests of radical environmentalists over the interests of millions of Americans, as well as our allies.” The upcoming hearing will provide a platform for local leaders to voice their perspectives on the importance of the LNG industry for their community and beyond.

The field hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, in Port Arthur, TX, and will focus on examining the importance of U.S. LNG exports to local communities, the U.S. economy, and international allies. The witnesses for the hearing will be announced and are by invitation only. The event will be open to the public and press, with a live stream available on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's website.

For inquiries regarding the hearing, individuals can contact Kaitlyn Peterson at Kaitlyn.Peterson@mail.house.gov, while press-related questions can be directed to Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov. Additional contact information for the Committee staff is provided as follows: Main: (202) 225-3641, Press: (202) 226-4972.