One Year In: Who Fought for Energy Dominance… and Who Worked Against It

January 9, 2026

One year into the 119th Congress, the record is no longer theoretical. Lawmakers had real chances to support affordable, reliable American energy, and many chose not to. Power The Future’s Legislator Scorecard tracks the most consequential energy votes and rewards actual leadership, including sponsoring and advancing pro-energy legislation. The result is a clear divide between Members who fought for energy workers and affordability, and those who actively worked against both. The Energy & Affordability Leaders August Pfluger (R-TX) Led the charge to protect fracking and domestic production, sponsoring and passing legislation to prevent unilateral federal bans that would raise prices and kill jobs….