Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Hice announced that he will participate in the 2016 Offshore Energy Tour with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in South Louisiana on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Congressman Hice released the following statement regarding the trip:
“American energy exploration is critical to our Nation’s pursuit of energy independence,” said Congressman Hice. “I’m honored to join Majority Whip Scalise and several of my colleagues on the Louisiana Offshore Energy Tour. The Gulf of Mexico – similar to the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia – is a hub for oil and natural gas and has the potential to spur an energy boom through further exploration. Unlocking those reserves will not only bolster our economy, but will also lead to the creation of thousands of jobs and improve our national security. As a global leader, America needs to regain control of its energy future by increasing oil and natural gas production here at home.”
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Participants in the 2016 Offshore Energy Tour include: Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA), Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Congressman Gene Green (D-TX), Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH), Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX).
