Condemning State-level energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, increase gasoline prices, and undermine American energy security and national defense.

That the House of Representatives—

(1) condemns State-level energy policies that intentionally or effectively restrict domestic oil production and refining capacity, resulting in higher gasoline prices for American consumers;

(2) finds that policies implemented in States such as California have contributed to significantly higher fuel costs, placing undue financial strain on families and businesses;

(3) recognizes that affordable, reliable, and domestically produced energy is critical to United States economic stability, energy independence, and global competitiveness;

(4) affirms that access to abundant and affordable fuel supplies is essential to maintaining the operational readiness and strategic capabilities of the United States Armed Forces;

(5) expresses concern that high fuel costs and over-reliance on foreign energy sources pose risks to United States national security and military preparedness;

(6) warns against the adoption of similar restrictive energy policies at the Federal level that would exacerbate fuel price increases and undermine domestic energy production; and

(7) encourages policies that support responsible domestic energy development, strengthen supply chains, and ensure long-term energy affordability for American consumers and national defense.