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Tom Corbett on Energy & Oil

Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.

Establish process to replace coal plants with green energy. (Oct 2014)
Help three refineries survive by owners & unions cooperating. (Feb 2013)
Under Marcellus Shale is another bonanza, the Utica Shale. (Mar 2011)
End moratorium on natural gas drilling; develop oil shale. (Nov 2010)

Mark Critz on Energy & Oil

Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.

Protect coal; expand drilling; oppose cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)

John Fetterman on Energy & Oil

Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.

Can't ban fracking immediately, have to be honest. (Jan 2021)
Fracking acceptable if it brings thousands of jobs. (May 2018)
Encourage clean energy policies. (Sep 2015)

Ken Krawchuk on Energy & Oil

Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.

I support green energy. (May 2018)

Michael Nutter on Energy & Oil

Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.

Supports solar projects in the city. (Apr 2011)

Allyson Schwartz on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.

Change our energy policy and become oil independent. (Nov 2004)
Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)

Scott Wagner on Energy & Oil

Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.

Planet moving closer to sun is cause of global warming. (Oct 2018)
Let market decide renewables & clean energy. (Oct 2018)
Establish process to replace coal plants with green energy. (Oct 2014)

Tom Wolf on Energy & Oil

Democratic Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.

PA is on target to exceed the Paris Accord on GHGs. (Oct 2018)
Supports loans & grants for solar energy. (Oct 2018)
Severance tax on natural gas is common sense. (Feb 2018)
Moratorium on gas drilling in state parks and state forests. (May 2014)
Take advantage of Marcellus Shale. (Mar 2014)

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Lou Barletta on Energy & Oil

Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.

Don't regulate greenhouse gases; we're in a cooling trend. (Oct 2018)
Use coal, nuclear, natural gas; consider alternatives. ()
Energy regulations cost jobs. ()
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Bob Casey on Energy & Oil

Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.

Regulate greenhouse gases; join Paris Climate Accord. (Oct 2018)
Reduce emissions & dependence on foreign oil. (Feb 2006)
Opposes drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Feb 2006)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

Jim Christiana on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.

Cut spending, cut taxes. (Jul 2017)
Tax credits for oil means jobs. (Jul 2017)

Katie McGinty on Energy & Oil

Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.

Corn ethanol as renewable fuel can replace some fossil fuels. (Sep 2016)
No fracking COMPANY donations; but some from fracking execs. (Apr 2016)
Make Pennsylvania a leader in wind and solar once again. (Nov 2014)

Rick Saccone on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.

EPA's tyranny hurts coal jobs. (Oct 2017)
No extraction tax on the Marcellus Shale gas. (Jun 2014)

House:

Lou Barletta on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.

Don't regulate greenhouse gases; we're in a cooling trend. (Oct 2018)
Use coal, nuclear, natural gas; consider alternatives. ()
Energy regulations cost jobs. ()
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Brendan Boyle on Energy & Oil

Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.

Weaning ourselves off of foreign oil; promote alternatives. (Oct 2014)
Coal plants are vital to the Commonwealth. (Jul 2014)
Opposes Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Opposes Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Robert Brady on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Matt Cartwright on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.

Global warming is not a hoax; support cap-and-trade. (Nov 2012)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Ryan Costello on Energy & Oil

Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.

All-of-the-above approach, plus Keystone pipeline. (Nov 2014)
Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Madeleine Dean on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.

Federal process to replace coal plants with green energy. (Jul 2014)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Charles Dent on Energy & Oil

Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Mike Doyle on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Dwight Evans on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.

Coal plants are vital to the Commonwealth. (Jul 2014)
Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Chaka Fattah on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Brian Fitzpatrick on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.

Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Chrissy Houlahan on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.

PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

John Joyce on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.

Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Fred Keller on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Fred Keller on other issues.

Don't tax natural gas industry to fund other energy business. (May 2019)
Establish process to replace coal plants with green energy. (Oct 2014)
Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Anti-renewable energy, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)

Mike Kelly on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.

Tap our rich natural resources, like Marcellus Shale. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Conor Lamb on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.

Supports energy development; government shouldn't impede it. (Mar 2018)
PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Energy & Oil

Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.

No stance on record.

Tom Marino on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.

Clean coal; responsible offshore drilling; & renewable. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Patrick Meehan on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Dan Meuser on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.

Comprehensive domestic energy policy. (Oct 2018)
Regulating climate change is not a government responsibility. (Sep 2018)
Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Tim Murphy on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Scott Perry on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.

Nurture jobs in America through our own energy production. (Nov 2012)
Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Joseph Pitts on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

Guy Reschenthaler on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.

Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Keith Rothfus on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.

Fight the EPA and drill for oil in ANWR and OCS. (Nov 2012)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
Opposes regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Mary Gay Scanlon on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.

Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Allyson Schwartz on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.

Change our energy policy and become oil independent. (Nov 2004)
Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)

Bill Shuster on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Treat energy as source of prosperity, not pollution source. (Jun 2016)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

Lloyd Smucker on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.

State process to replace coal plants with green energy. (Jul 2014)
PVS:Don't regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Glenn Thompson on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.

Drill on the Outer Continental Shelf; drill in ANWR. (Nov 2008)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)

Susan Wild on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.

Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Energy & Oil

Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.

Don't regulate greenhouse gases; we're in a cooling trend. (Oct 2018)
Use coal, nuclear, natural gas; consider alternatives. ()
Energy regulations cost jobs. ()
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Ed Rendell on Energy & Oil

Democratic PA Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.

18% of retail electricity from clean and renewable resources. (Feb 2010)
Focus on win-win efforts: stem global warming & create jobs. (Feb 2010)
Renewable energy like Manhattan Project and Apollo launch. (Aug 2008)
Extend tax incentives for energy efficiency and energy R&D. (May 2008)
Promote alternative fuels & also traditional domestic fuels. (Nov 2006)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

Joe Sestak on Energy & Oil

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.

Rejoin Paris Accord; US must restore global leadership. (Jul 2019)
Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; end coal exports. (Jul 2019)
Rejoin Paris Accord, ban offshore drilling. (Jul 2019)
Rejoin Paris Accord, stop subsidies to fossil fuel industry. (Jul 2019)
Global warming is a grave threat to humanity and the planet. (Jul 2019)
Favors fee on polluters with Americans receiving dividend. (Jul 2019)
Replace fossil fuel subsidies with fees for carbon polluters. (Jun 2019)
Offshore drilling moratorium; oversight of Marcellus Shale. (Jun 2010)
Championed cap-and-trade; market forces to reduce emissions. (Jun 2010)
Global warming is principally man-made; regulate CO2. (Jun 2010)
Reduce greenhouse emissions & stop global warming. (Dec 2009)
Create an advanced alternative energy research project. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)

Jim Gerlach on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)

Pat Toomey on Energy & Oil

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.

Corn ethanol is corporate welfare that hurts oil refineries. (Sep 2016)
End ethanol subsidy but don't raise taxes. (Apr 2012)
We need oil from deep water wells despite the Gulf spill. (Jun 2010)
Increase domestic supply instead of cap-and-trade. (Jun 2010)
Global warming exists, but not necessarily due to humans. (Jun 2010)
Drill ANWR; drill offshore; drill Marcellus Shale. (Dec 2009)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)

Tom Ridge on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.

Comprehensive energy policy including nuclear & clean coal. (Sep 2009)
Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)

Mark Schweiker on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Fitzpatrick on Energy & Oil

Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.

Supports clean coal & responsible offshore drilling. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Bill Clinger on Energy & Oil

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Featherman on Energy & Oil

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.

Tax credits & incentives for alternative renewable energy. (Jan 2006)
Fund research on nuclear fission. (Jan 2006)
Proposes national intra-city transportation system. (Jan 2006)

Jon Fox on Energy & Oil

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Jon Fox on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim Greenwood on Energy & Oil

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.

Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Joseph Hoeffel on Energy & Oil

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)

Joseph Hoeffel on Energy & Oil

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)

Tom Martin on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

Global Warming is inconclusive. (Oct 2006)
Opposes spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Oct 2000)

Joe McDade on Energy & Oil

Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Joe McDade on other issues.

No stance on record.

Chuck Pennacchio on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.

Long-term energy plan to make US energy independent. (Nov 2005)
Less fossil fuel use good for security, economy, diplomacy. (Jul 2005)

Joe Sestak on Energy & Oil

Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.

Rejoin Paris Accord; US must restore global leadership. (Jul 2019)
Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; end coal exports. (Jul 2019)
Rejoin Paris Accord, ban offshore drilling. (Jul 2019)
Rejoin Paris Accord, stop subsidies to fossil fuel industry. (Jul 2019)
Global warming is a grave threat to humanity and the planet. (Jul 2019)
Favors fee on polluters with Americans receiving dividend. (Jul 2019)
Replace fossil fuel subsidies with fees for carbon polluters. (Jun 2019)
Offshore drilling moratorium; oversight of Marcellus Shale. (Jun 2010)
Championed cap-and-trade; market forces to reduce emissions. (Jun 2010)
Global warming is principally man-made; regulate CO2. (Jun 2010)
Reduce greenhouse emissions & stop global warming. (Dec 2009)
Create an advanced alternative energy research project. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)

Bud Shuster on Energy & Oil

Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.

Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Betsy Summers on Energy & Oil

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.

Develop alternative fuels. (Oct 2004)

Robert Walker on Energy & Oil

Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jason Altmire on Energy & Oil

Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.

Increase fuel efficiency and develop alternative fuels. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)

Robert Borski on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.

Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Chris Carney on Energy & Oil

Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.

Sustainable energy plan to reduce fossil fuel dependence. (Nov 2006)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)

William Coyne on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.

Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)

Kathy Dahlkemper on Energy & Oil

Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.

Address climate change & leave our children a world. (Nov 2008)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)

Phil English on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.

Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

George Gekas on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.

Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Bill Goodling on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.

Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Melissa Hart on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.

Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Tim Holden on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)

Paul Kanjorski on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.

Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Ron Klink on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 4): Click here for Ron Klink on other issues.

No stance on record.

Tom Martin on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

Global Warming is inconclusive. (Oct 2006)
Opposes spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Oct 2000)

Frank Mascara on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.

Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Paul McHale on Energy & Oil

Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for Paul McHale on other issues.

No stance on record.

Patrick Joseph Murphy on Energy & Oil

Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.

Harness renewable energy and make American industry greener. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)

John Murtha on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.

Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)

John Peterson on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.

Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Todd Platts on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.

Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Sam Rohrer on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.

Cap-and-tax will cause massive damage to free-enterprise. (Apr 2012)
We're blessed with nearly endless supply of coal & oil. (Apr 2012)

Carl Romanelli on Energy & Oil

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.

Overhaul development to focus on other energy technologies. (Jul 2006)

Alan Sandals on Energy & Oil

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rick Santorum on Energy & Oil

Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.

Nothing the US could do will affect global warming. (Jan 2015)
Fracking gives us enough natural gas for 100 years. (Apr 2014)
Construct the Keystone pipeline: for jobs & energy. (Apr 2014)
Out of office, I stayed in the fray to defeat cap-and-trade. (Jan 2012)
No federal energy help needed; we did it on Marcellus Shale. (Nov 2011)
Sagging economy caused by stop sign on oil drilling. (Jun 2011)
Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)

Marc Scaringi on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.

Make Pennsylvania energy independent via Marcellus Shale. (Jan 2012)
Responsibly explore domestic sources of energy. (Jul 2011)
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

Don Sherwood on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.

Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Arlen Specter on Energy & Oil

Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.

Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Raise CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Steve Welch on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Welch on other issues.

Capture US energy from oil, natural gas, & clean coal. (Mar 2012)

Curt Weldon on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.

Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)

Mark Critz on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.

Protect coal; expand drilling; oppose cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)

John Fetterman on Energy & Oil

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.

Can't ban fracking immediately, have to be honest. (Jan 2021)
Fracking acceptable if it brings thousands of jobs. (May 2018)
Encourage clean energy policies. (Sep 2015)

Tom Smith on Energy & Oil

Republican Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.

Fossil fuels are key to reasonable energy prices. (Sep 2012)
Former coal company executive; ease up on coal mining. (Sep 2012)
Develop Marcellus Shale and clean coal. (Mar 2012)
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

Arlen Specter-2001 on Energy & Oil

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.

No stance on record.

Everett Stern on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.

Strongly opposes prioritizing green energy. (Nov 2015)
Responsible energy exploration, with hydraulic fracturing. (Apr 2015)

Pat Toomey on Energy & Oil

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.

Corn ethanol is corporate welfare that hurts oil refineries. (Sep 2016)
End ethanol subsidy but don't raise taxes. (Apr 2012)
We need oil from deep water wells despite the Gulf spill. (Jun 2010)
Increase domestic supply instead of cap-and-trade. (Jun 2010)
Global warming exists, but not necessarily due to humans. (Jun 2010)
Drill ANWR; drill offshore; drill Marcellus Shale. (Dec 2009)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)

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