[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 81 (Thursday, May 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       GAS PRICES AND THE GAS TAX

  (Mrs. STEEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mrs. STEEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Orange County 
families to share their frustration and outrage that they are feeling 
because of the skyrocketing gas prices in this country.
  While this administration refuses to embrace full energy independence 
and instead continues relying on foreign dictators for oil, southern 
Californians are paying more for gas than anywhere else in the country. 
On top of that, despite what could be a $68 billion surplus, Governor 
Newsom and Sacramento Democrats have decided to raise gas taxes on July 
1. My constituents simply can't afford another day under the policies 
that are forcing them to pay more while getting less.
  Enough is enough.
  Whether it is here in Washington, D.C., or in Sacramento, President 
Biden and Governor Newsom need to commit to unleashing energy 
independence today. The people of this great country need relief today.

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