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The resolution celebrates and supports a broad, job‑rich U.S. energy sector and its fiscal contributions, but does so in a way that risks slowing the clean‑energy transition and leaves pollution‑impacted communities and long‑term climate costs insufficiently addressed.
Millions of U.S. workers and households benefit from a large energy sector that supports jobs and incomes (the legislation highlights the sector's role in supporting ~8–11 million jobs).
Taxpayers and public services gain from substantial federal revenue tied to oil and gas leases (e.g., roughly $22 billion in 2022) that can fund programs or reduce deficits.
Consumers and communities may see more affordable and reliable energy if an ‘all‑of‑the‑above’ mix spreads supply sources and reduces reliance on a single source.
Communities and families face greater health and pollution risks if emphasis on fossil fuels and coal delays the transition away from high‑polluting energy sources.
Future generations and communities concerned about climate change may be harmed because an ‘all‑of‑the‑above’ approach can slow clean energy adoption and emissions reductions.
Taxpayers and households may ultimately bear greater costs than the legislation highlights, because revenue and GDP contributions from fossil fuels can understate long‑term climate damages and cleanup costs.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Nonbinding congressional findings praising the economic and social importance of an all‑of‑the‑above energy policy and energy workers.
Expresses the Senate’s findings that energy is vital to daily life, economic growth, national security, and public health, and affirms an “all‑of‑the‑above” energy approach that includes fossil fuels, nuclear, and expanding renewables. The resolution highlights employment, economic output, and production statistics for oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy, commends energy workers, and emphasizes access to reliable, affordable energy as important for reducing poverty and improving life expectancy.
Official title: Designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
Introduced October 3, 2025 by Cynthia M. Lummis · Last progress October 3, 2025