I am steadfast in my commitment to support legislation that protects and upholds the vital energy industry that sustains our local economy... I will be an unwavering voice in opposing the Biden Administration's harmful policies that seek to undermine the energy sector.
Support legislation that protects and upholds the energy industry and oppose policies that undermine it.
Occurrences
Evidence
"I am steadfast in my commitment to support legislation that protects and upholds the vital energy industry" and "I will be an unwavering voice in opposing the Biden Administration's harmful policies that seek to undermine the energy sector."
Rep. Jackson introduced H.R. 6884 on 03/01/2022; the bill's latest action was referral to subcommittee and the tracker shows the bill status as introduced.
Roll Call 182 on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, shows Rep. Jackson (TX) voted Yea on passage; the measure passed the House 225-204.
Roll Call 385 on H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, shows Rep. Jackson (TX) voted Nay on passage.
Assessments
Jackson fulfilled the activity-based federal promise during his House term by taking concrete pro-energy legislative positions: voting for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, introducing H.R. 6884, the American Energy Independence Act of 2022, and voting against Biden-backed legislation he characterized as harmful to the energy sector. Because the promise was to support and oppose certain policies rather than guarantee enactment of a specific law, these same-term legislative actions are sufficient for delivery.
Jackson fulfilled the promise within the same term through concrete congressional actions consistent with the pledge: he voted for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, introduced H.R. 6884, the American Energy Independence Act of 2022, and voted against the Build Back Better Act, which he characterized as harmful to the energy sector. Because the promise was to support and oppose relevant legislation and policies, not necessarily to enact a specific bill into law, these actions satisfy the commitment.