Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Domestic Energy Producers

October 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced a resolution to designate October 4, 2025, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power our nation and the world. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tim Scott (R-SC) cosponsored the resolution.

"This is the time for American energy dominance," said Lummis. "After a four-year war on the west, President Trump unleashed American energy, opening our lands and resources to production and empowering our workers. I am proud to lead my colleagues in introducing this resolution that celebrates American energy independence, and the men and women throughout the west who are powering our lives."

"In Wyoming, we know firsthand how American energy production fuels American success," said Barrasso. "Wyoming is America's energy breadbasket. Our workers produce the energy and resources that keep America running and our economy strong. Wyoming will proudly lead the way in celebrating National Energy Appreciation Day."

"We are in a vital moment for American energy, and our skilled and dedicated energy workforce deserves our support and recognition now more than ever," said Capito. "Under the leadership of the Trump administration, we have made crucial investments in pursuit of American energy dominance to meet growing electricity demands and power our country into the future. I see this across my home state of West Virginia, as our energy production continues to keep homes warm, lights on, and spur economic development throughout our local communities. This energy infrastructure wouldn't be possible without the energy workers on the ground who work tirelessly for the benefit of our people and our nation.

"President Trump is focused on unleashing American energy-so am I," said Cassidy."American energy dominance means peace, a strong economy, and a better life for the American family. The people who work every day toward that goal are worth celebrating."

"This Energy Day, I celebrate Idaho's immense contributions to the production of home-grown energy," said Crapo. "It is vital we shore up domestic energy supply chain production to reduce the influence of foreign countries like China. We must work together to find collaborative solutions to our nation's overall energy needs and an 'all of the above' energy strategy that promotes our energy independence and national security."

"Energy and prosperity are inseparable, and America's energy producers drive the growth and strength of our nation," said Cruz. "The American oil and gas industry, led by Texas producers, is the backbone of our economy and supports millions of hardworking families. The Biden-Harris administration pursued a climate agenda that disregarded these basic facts and undermined American energy production, but now with President Trump in the White House and a Republican congress we are restoring American energy. I am proud to join Senator Lummis and my fellow Republican Senators in introducing this resolution."

"Unleashing American energy is essential to our nation's strength and security, and it would not be possible without the hardworking men and women who power every part of the industry," said Hyde-Smith From our offshore rigs and oil fields to our power plants, their work fuels our economy, lights our cities, cools our homes, and delivers the cleanest, safest, and most reliable energy in the world."

Read the full bill text here.