We must take every measure to cut off ISIS funding at the source.
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC Cong. Pete Olson acted today to help cut off funding for the Islamic State terrorist regime by introducing H.R. 4826 the Energy & American Security Act. This bipartisan legislation acknowledges the role of energy policy in national security and further opens the door for the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with the Department of Defense (DOD) to refine American capabilities to hinder Islamic State oil production and cut off a main source of revenue for their terrorist activities.
Olson original cosponsors include Congressmen:
- Brad Ashford (NE)
- Joe Barton (TX)
- Jim Costa (CA)
- Renee Ellmers (NC)
- Brett Guthrie (KY)
- Gregg Harper (MS)
- Peter King (NY)
- Adam Kinzinger (IL)
- Billy Long (MO)
- David McKinley (WV) and
- Mike Pompeo (KS)
Terrorists will use any means necessary to obtain funds to further their reign of terror" Rep. Pete Olson said.
In an age where energy is a precious commodity their energy production not only funds crimes against humanity but it also forms the means by which would-be states" like ISIS survive. We must take every measure to cut off ISIS funding at the source.
DOE energy experts can provide critical guidance to DOD as they work to stop these terrorists. Im pleased to have strong bipartisan support for this important effort and look forward to getting this bill passed on the House floor and sent to the Senate."
H.R. 4826 Summary:
- Sense of Congress on issues such as the relationship of energy and national security;
- Instructing DOE to aid DOD including in methods to hinder destroy or discourage the development transportation and sale of ISIS energy resources; and
- Finally the bill instructs DOE to brief Congress on any opportunities to offset ISIS oil and gas.
Cong. Olson from Houston is Vice Chair of the Energy & Power Subcommittee.
