AEA announces winners of inaugural American Energy Champion Awards

The American Energy Alliance (AEA) recently announced the recipients of its inaugural American Energy Champion awards, which recognize senators and representatives who earned a 90 percent score or higher on the alliance’s American Energy Scorecard.
 
“This award goes to the members of Congress who have demonstrated a commitment to pro-growth policies that will lead to more affordable energy for American families,” AEA President Thomas Pyle said.
 
Pyle noted that the Obama administration’s policies, which have placed stricter regulations on the energy sector in an effort to combat climate change, have made it likely that energy prices in the country will rise -- and could become less reliable.
 
“Given this regulatory onslaught, it is vital that we grow the ranks of American Energy Champions in Congress who remain dedicated to free market principles and will fight for less government intrusion into Americans’ energy choices,” Pyle said. “We’re encouraged by the results of our inaugural scorecard and are confident that it will continue to be an important tool for holding Congress accountable and educating the American people about where their elected officials stand on crucial energy issues.”
 
This year’s American Energy Champion awards recognized 35 members of the Senate and 105 members of the House of Representatives, all of whom are Republicans.