There were many surprises in the 2024 election. But one thing stood out with remarkable clarity: You can't be elected president without supporting American energy leadership.

The message from voters could not be more straightforward: Americans want an all-of-the-above energy approach, not government mandates and restrictions.

The electoral impact of the national energy policy debate crystallized in battleground states like Michigan, where voters made clear that they don't want to be told what kind of car to drive. In Pennsylvania, strong support for hydraulic fracturing—better known as fracking— highlighted Americans' broader call for affordable, reliable energy.

The numbers tell the story. Polling shows nearly two-thirds of Americans support increasing domestic oil and natural gas production. Seven in ten oppose government mandates restricting vehicle choice. Exit polls further confirmed that economic stability and inflation – both linked to energy policy – dominated voters' concerns.

These results require a fundamental shift in Washington's approach to energy policy, and our industry has outlined a........

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