# What This Resolution Actually Does

This is a statement of disapproval from Congress criticizing the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions and pushing for increased domestic oil and gas production. It's not a law that changes anything directly—it's more like an official complaint with recommendations. The resolution condemns reports that the administration was considering lifting sanctions (economic penalties) on Venezuela and Iran to buy their oil, and instead calls for the U.S. to produce more of its own energy.

The resolution argues that because Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global oil supplies, the administration looked to Venezuela and Iran as alternative sources. The sponsors of this resolution say that's a bad idea because both countries have poor human rights records. Instead, they want the government to make it easier for American oil and gas companies to drill on federal lands, complete the Keystone XL pipeline project, and reduce regulations on energy production. Their main argument is that American-produced energy would lower gas prices for consumers, reduce inflation, and give Europe an alternative to Russian oil without enriching authoritarian regimes.

For most Americans, this resolution doesn't directly change anything immediately. It's a political statement expressing what Congress members think the administration should do. However, if these recommendations were actually implemented, they could affect gas prices, energy jobs in oil and gas regions, and environmental policies on federal lands. People who support increased domestic oil production see this as a path to cheaper energy and energy independence, while those concerned about climate change and environmental protection would likely oppose these proposals.

Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy.

Palmer, Gary J.

 <p>This resolution calls on the Biden administration and its officials to maintain the sanctions on the repressive regimes in Venezuela and Iran.</p> <p>The resolution also expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that </p> <ul> <li>American energy independence should be achieved again for the sake of U.S. national security and the security of U.S. allies; and </li> <li>President Biden should immediately rescind his Executive Orders that prohibit the approval of new leases on federal lands and waters, and should immediately take actions to reestablish American energy independence.</li></ul>