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Aug 6 Padilla introduced three bills to make electric vehicles and clean transportation more affordable and accessible.Aug 31 Hickenlooper criticized Trump for profiting from Iran war while gas prices burden Colorado families.Sep 1 Heinrich criticized Trump's Iran War for raising gas prices while benefiting his oil and gas investments.Sep 2 Reed criticized Trump's Iran war for driving gas prices up 40 percent and causing record August fuel costs.Oct 6 Trahan urged Department of Energy to address skyrocketing winter heating oil costs.
Where they stand
Support · 12 R Collins ME Applauded G7 oil and diesel release to lower heating costs R Rounds SD Urged tax suspension and Defense Production Act use to lower prices R Fry SC Introduced bill to temporarily suspend federal gas tax during emergencies R McClain MI Praised new fuel economy standards for lowering vehicle costs and consumer choice D Pappas NH Introduced bill suspending federal fuel taxes to lower costs R Boebert CO Requested pause on diesel exports through January 2027 to aid farmers and truckers R Barrett MI Supports pausing diesel exports to reduce transportation costs R Steube FL Introduced bill to lower diesel prices and boost refining R Ricketts NE Supports biofuels expansion to reduce gas prices for consumers I King ME Requested release of heating oil reserves to address high prices R Fedorchak ND Advocated for year-round E15 to benefit corn industry and consumers D Vindman VA Introduced legislation to lower utility costs for Virginians Oppose · 23 D Trahan MA Pressed DOE to lower heating oil costs driven up by Iran war D Hernández Rivera PR Opposes electricity rate increase, blamed slow reconstruction D Bennet CO Criticized Trump for making life more expensive for American families D Murray WA Opposed oil reserve release as insufficient to address high energy costs D Kaptur OH Opposed Strategic Petroleum Reserve release timing and refill plan D Dingell MI Opposes lowering fuel economy standards, citing competitive disadvantage and cost-of-living concerns D Markey MA Opposes rollback of fuel economy standards to 34.5 mpg by 2031 D Reed RI Opposes $5 billion Middle East energy fund while U.S. gas prices surge D Hickenlooper CO Criticized Trump for rising energy costs and program cuts D Luján NM Opposes Trump's war with Iran for raising diesel prices D Blunt Rochester DE Blamed Trump policies for rising energy prices and household cost increases D Jeffries NY Blamed Trump for inflationary policies raising gas, electricity and grocery costs D Vasquez NM Criticized tariffs, Iran war, and policies causing price spikes D Neal MA Criticized Republicans for inaction on inflation and high gas prices D Gillibrand NY Opposed Trump's Iran war driving record fuel prices D Goodlander NH Opposed 16.5% rate increase for residential customers D Heinrich NM Opposes Iran War as costly to New Mexico consumers and beneficial to Trump's oil stocks D Kaine VA Criticized Trump-Vance tariffs and policies for raising costs D Landsman OH Urged governor to halt Duke Energy rate increases and aid residents D Ryan NY Criticized Trump's Iran war and tariff policies for raising costs for Hudson Valley families D Alsobrooks MD Opposes Trump policies raising gas prices D Sewell AL Criticized Trump administration for broken price-lowering promises D Padilla CA Introduced bills to reduce oil reliance and lower transportation costs
What each party did · Democrats 45 · Republicans 22
0 Requested action 1 5 Sent letters 4 3 Statements 3 22 Criticized 2 0 Praised 2 4 Visits and events 3 1 Announced funding 1 10 Filed or pushed bills 6 By state
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Every action 67 actions · 70 releases
All types 67 Requested action 1 Sent letters 9 Statements 6 Criticized 24 Praised 2 Visits and events 7 Announced funding 2 Filed or pushed bills 16
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Oct 6, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Praise
Visit
R Moylan GU
Highlighted Guam priorities including lowering cost of living and energy costs at federal interagency meeting.
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Letter
R Rounds SD
Called for 90-day federal gas and diesel tax suspension and Defense Production Act invocation to lower fuel prices.
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Letter
D Davis NC
Urged IRS to grant North Carolina emergency diesel fuel penalty relief for farmers.
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Oct 1, 2026
Criticism
Criticism
D Bennet CO
Criticized Trump for raising costs for American families while enriching himself and focusing on personal interests.
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R Fry SC
Introduced bill allowing president to suspend federal gas tax for up to 120 days.
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Sep 30, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Praise
R McClain MI $13B
Applauded new fuel economy standards projected to save drivers $13 billion over five years.
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Bill
Sep 28, 2026
Request
R Boebert CO
Called for temporary pause on U.S. diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices.
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Criticism
D Dingell MI
Criticized Trump administration decision to lower fuel economy standards for cars.
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Criticism
D Markey MA
Criticized Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards as harmful to consumers and climate.
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Sep 26, 2026
Statement
R Barrett MI
Announced support for pausing diesel exports to reduce fuel transportation costs.
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Sep 25, 2026
Bill
R Steube FL
Introduced bill to repeal federal diesel tax and expand U.S. refining capacity.
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D Pappas NH
Introduced three bills to expand heating assistance and lower energy costs.
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Sep 24, 2026
Criticism
D Reed RI $5B
Opposed Trump administration's proposed $5 billion taxpayer-funded investment in Middle East energy infrastructure.
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Criticism
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D Schiff CA
Introduced legislation to levy excess profits tax on oil companies to prevent price gouging.
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Statement
R Ricketts NE $300M
Published op-ed promoting biofuels as cost-saving energy solution for American consumers.
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Sep 22, 2026
Letter
Bill
R Cotton AR
Introduced bill to lower gas prices by cutting costs and increasing domestic energy production.
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Criticism
D Murray WA
Criticized Trump's economic policies on healthcare, childcare, trade wars, and fuel prices.
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Sep 17, 2026
Criticism
D Luján NM $38B
Criticized Trump's 200-day war with Iran for raising energy costs in New Mexico.
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Bill
R Burchett TN
Introduced two bills to address rising diesel fuel prices through export controls.
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Sep 16, 2026
Criticism
Statement
R Daines MT
Discussed diesel fuel prices and AI competition with China on Fox Business.
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Criticism
Sep 15, 2026
Bill
R Harris MD
Introduced legislation to temporarily suspend federal gas and diesel taxes through year-end.
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Sep 14, 2026
Visit
D Riley NY
Held roundtable on utility costs and discussed investigation into pricing practices.
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Bill
R Fry SC
Announced legislation to temporarily suspend federal gas tax for consumer relief.
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Letter
R Marshall KS
Urged USDA to provide temporary diesel cost relief for farmers during harvest season.
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Sep 13, 2026
Criticism
D Reed RI
Criticized Trump's Iran war for driving diesel prices above $6 per gallon in Rhode Island.
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Sep 10, 2026
Criticism
D Vasquez NM
Released report showing Trump administration policies cost New Mexico families $3,100 on average.
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Sep 4, 2026
Statement
Criticism
Criticism
R Van Drew NJ
Rejected Atlantic City Electric's claim that FERC audit refunds amount to less than two cents monthly.
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Sep 3, 2026
Visit
R Husted OH
Delivered remarks at Energy Affordability Summit highlighting Ohio's energy resources and affordability.
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Sep 2, 2026
Criticism
R Van Drew NJ
Demanded refunds after federal audit found Atlantic City Electric overbilled customers.
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Bill
Funding
D Rosen NV $1.5M
Announced $1.5 million in federal funding to help Nevada families lower energy costs.
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Criticism
Sep 1, 2026
Letter
D Goodlander NH
Filed petition to intervene in Liberty Utilities rate case affecting 100,000 New Hampshire ratepayers.
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Criticism
Bill
D Lee NV
Introduced legislation requiring annual federal reports on lowering car insurance costs.
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Aug 31, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
Visit
Criticism
D Kelly AZ
Criticized Trump for prioritizing personal enrichment over helping Americans afford living costs.
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Aug 27, 2026
Statement
D Kaine VA
Highlighted report showing Trump-Vance policies cost Virginia families $3,200 in extra goods and services.
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Aug 26, 2026
Letter
D Landsman OH $1M
Called on Ohio governor to impose utility rate moratorium and provide $1 million in assistance.
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Visit
D Ryan NY
Announced telephone town hall to discuss rising costs from Iran war and tariff policies.
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Aug 21, 2026
Criticism
D Reed RI
Criticized Trump administration's Iran war for causing record-high gas prices.
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Aug 18, 2026
Visit
D Budzinski IL
Hosted roundtable on gas and utilities affordability with stakeholders and toured solar site.
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Aug 17, 2026
Bill
D Blumenthal CT
Introduced bill requiring Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider affordability when setting transmission rates.
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Visit
R Fedorchak ND
Promoted year-round E15 biofuel sales to strengthen North Dakota agriculture and lower fuel costs.
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Aug 12, 2026
Bill
D Vindman VA
Introduced bills to ban utility junk fees and close the revolving door between utilities and regulators.
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Bill
D Blumenthal CT
Introduced bipartisan bill prohibiting utility executive bonuses when rates rise faster than inflation.
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Aug 11, 2026
Criticism
D Alsobrooks MD
Criticized Trump administration policies for raising costs on Maryland families for gas, groceries, and electricity.
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Criticism
D Sewell AL
Criticized Trump and Republicans for failing to lower grocery prices for Alabama families.
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Aug 7, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
Bill
Letter
D Heinrich NM
Led letter urging DOE to withdraw proposed rule weakening appliance efficiency standards.
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Aug 4, 2026
Statement
Bill
D Cortez Masto NV
Introduced three bills to make electric vehicles and clean transportation more affordable for consumers.
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Aug 3, 2026
Criticism
D Reed RI
Criticized Trump's war with Iran and tariffs for raising gas prices above $4 per gallon.
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