GOP Accuses Biden of Stifling Energy Production Despite Booming Industry

The Lower Energy Costs Act passed the House but has not been transmitted to or taken up by the Senate. McCarthy is accused of withholding it.

The bill aims to increase oil/gas production, lower royalty rates, limit environmental reviews, and repeal climate funding.

The White House has vowed to veto it, calling it a "license to pollute" that raises costs and pads industry profits.

GOP claims Biden is "anti-energy" are false - production is booming and permits are up over Trump's first years.

The stalled bill extends GOP efforts to paint Biden as against fossil fuels, despite reality of industry thriving under him.