[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WHEN SUPPLY GOES UP, PRICES GO DOWN

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my deep frustration and 
anger for the people of northwest Indiana's First Congressional 
District as they open their heating bills that have skyrocketed this 
winter.
  Hoosiers understand that utility rates are regulated at the State 
level, but they also understand, just as we do here, that Federal 
policy plays a role in whether our Nation is increasing energy supply 
or restricting it.
  It is simple economics. When supply goes up, prices go down. 
Unfortunately, recent actions by this administration have moved us in 
the wrong direction.
  In northwest Indiana, two major energy projects that would have 
increased supply and lowered costs were canceled. An $8 billion 
hydrogen project at the BP refinery in Whiting supported by labor, 
industry, the State, higher education partners, and the Federal 
Government were halted. An $18 million alternative aviation fuel 
project in East Chicago was also canceled. These projects would have 
strengthened our energy supply, created jobs, and supported our 
regional economy for decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to find ways to increase the energy 
supply so we can lower the costs in northwest Indiana.

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