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Several energy groups have reacted to the election of Congressman Mike Johnson to the role of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
“IPAA congratulates Congressman Johnson on his election to Speaker of the House,” Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President & CEO Jeff Eshelman said in a statement sent to Rigzone.
“As a representative from Louisiana’s fourth Congressional district, Rep. Johnson knows the importance of both Haynesville shale and Gulf of Mexico production to America’s energy future,” he added.
“IPAA looks forward to working with Speaker Johnson and his team on the issues that impact independent oil and natural gas producers across the country,” Eshelman continued.
In another statement sent to Rigzone, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) President Tommy Faucheux said, “LMOGA congratulates Congressman Johnson on his new leadership role as Speaker, it is an honor to have a Louisiana native in this prestigious position”.
“Johnson has been a powerful advocate for the people of Louisiana and a strong supporter of the energy industry during his time in Congress,” he added.
“We are confident that his experience will be a great asset to our nation and a great representation of Louisiana,” he went on to state.
In a separate statement sent to Rigzone, American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle said, “congratulations to Rep. Mike Johnson on his election as the 56th Speaker of the House”.
“As an American Energy Champion on the American Energy Scorecard, we look forward to working with him to advance policies that promote the responsible development of affordable, abundant, and reliable domestic energy,” he added.
“Under his leadership, House Republicans will continue to identify opportunities to help us restore our energy independence,” he continued.
In a statement posted on the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) website, the group’s President, Tim Tarpley, outlined that Johnson’s election ended “three weeks of chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives”.
“The good news is that this means the House can return to normal business,” he added.
“As an industry, we can let out a sigh of relief, as the alternative to a clean vote for a Speaker could have led to a deal dig cut with Democrats, making it increasingly likely that oversight and/or other options to push back on the Administration would have been limited,” he continued.
“From our perspective, Speaker Johnson has been an ally to the oil and gas industry, and could play a major role in changing the narrative surrounding the vilification of the industry,” Tarpley went on to state.
In a statement posted on his X page, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, Johnson said, “it is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House”.
“Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process. It has been an arduous few weeks, and a reminder that the House is as complicated and diverse as the people we represent,” he added.
“The urgency of this moment demands bold, decisive action to restore trust, advance our legislative priorities, and demonstrate good governance. Our House Republican Conference is united, and eager to work,” he continued.
“As Speaker, I will ensure the House delivers results and inspires change for the American people. We will restore trust in this body,” he went on to state.
In a statement published on his X page on October 25, U.S. President Joe Biden noted, “as I said when this process began, whoever the Speaker is, I will seek to work with them in good faith”.
“This is a time for all of us to act responsibly and put the good of American families above any partisanship,” he added.
In a statement posted on the U.S. House of Representatives website on Wednesday, the House confirmed that Congressman Johnson was elected as the Speaker of the House on October 25.
“As a Congressman, Speaker Johnson represents the northwest and western regions of Louisiana,” the statement noted.
“Prior to his election to Congress in 2016, Speaker Johnson was an attorney and served in the Louisiana State Legislature from 2015 to 2017,” it added.
The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws, the House’s website states, noting that it is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch.
The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states, the site states.
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