Rep. Harriet Hageman Moves to Stop the Left’s War on Energy
If the left hates fossil fuels so much, why don’t they stop using them?
As Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman emphasizes in a compelling new op-ed, the answer is clear—they can’t. Oil, natural gas, and coal remain the foundation of the American economy and modern life. Yet instead of facing that fact, activists and their political allies are doubling down on a strategy meant to punish the very industry that keeps the lights on.
Rep. Hageman is leading the charge to stop it.
Across the country, eco-left lawmakers are pushing “climate superfund” laws and lawsuits against energy producers for engaging in fully permitted activities that fueled decades of economic growth. As the piece explains, this is nothing more than a political cash grab that will ultimately hurt American consumers the most.
“So, while they can’t quit the use of oil, natural gas, and coal, misguided liberal politicians around the country are nevertheless simultaneously passing laws and filing lawsuits to punish perfectly lawful behavior by the companies that produce our energy.
And when that punishment is administered, it is the American consumers who suffer.
The point of all of it is to squeeze money out of private firms, destroy their ability to operate and produce, and increase the price of energy. Their clear goal is to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels and make the ride as painful as possible for everyone.”
Rep. Hageman is fighting back.
Through her Stop Climate Shakedown Act of 2026, Rep. Hageman is working to prevent states from imposing retroactive penalties on energy companies. This legislation will safeguard jobs, energy production, and security.
Because the reality is simple: you cannot strengthen America by weakening its energy backbone.
Rep. Hageman demonstrates true leadership by standing up to this coordinated attack, and Congress should follow her example before these policies increase costs and jeopardize our energy future.
April 22, 2026