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    The letter from the president and CEO of API responds to a letter from a ranking member of Congress. It defends a meeting API had with former President Trump by saying API routinely meets with policymakers across the political spectrum to discuss energy policy priorities. It also says API financially supports congressional candidates with pro-energy records but does not contribute directly to presidential candidates.

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    The letter from the president and CEO of API responds to a letter from a ranking member of Congress. It defends a meeting API had with former President Trump by saying API routinely meets with policymakers across the political spectrum to discuss energy policy priorities. It also says API financially supports congressional candidates with pro-energy records but does not contribute directly to presidential candidates.

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    Mike Sommers

    President & CEO


    API
    202-682-8500
    [email protected]

    May 28, 2024

    Via Email

    The Honorable Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member


    Committee on Oversight and Accountability
    U.S. House of Representatives
    Washington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Ranking Member Raskin,

    I write in response to your letter of May 13, 2024.

    At a time of persistent inflation and geopolitical instability, our nation needs more American energy and less political
    gamesmanship. As the largest association representing the oil and natural gas industry, API unapologetically has and
    will continue to advocate for pro-American energy policies with elected officials, policymakers, and candidates from
    across the political spectrum to ensure the energy needs of tomorrow are met. Indeed, we are engaged with the
    current administration and Congress on countless issues to help shape policy in ways that protect U.S. workers and
    consumers. To that end, we have asked for an opportunity to discuss American energy priorities directly with President
    Biden and are awaiting his response.

    The meeting in question with former-President Trump was consistent with meetings that API routinely has with
    policymakers and candidates across the political spectrum. API and the other industry participants discussed our major
    policy priorities – all of which have been articulated publicly on API’s website, in speeches, in regulatory filings, in press
    statements and at events. Mr. Trump highlighted his energy record as president and reiterated his unconditional
    support for policies that promote American energy independence.

    Although API itself does not contribute to candidates at the presidential level, it does support congressional candidates
    of both political parties who have pro-energy records. It is unremarkable (and should not be controversial) that
    individuals and groups financially support candidates – be they Democrat, Republican or Independent – who share their
    policy priorities, or for a candidate to highlight policy alignment when soliciting such support. Any assertion that policy
    discussions with a candidate are somehow inappropriate because that candidate may also be seeking a group’s
    electoral support is simply an attempt by political opponents to chill protected First Amendment speech with which
    they disagree.

    Even though API was not obligated to respond to your letter for the reasons articulated in Chairman Comer’s letter to
    you on May 23, we appreciate this opportunity to address its false premises directly.

    Sincerely,

    Mike Sommers

    CC: The Honorable James Comer, Chairman


    200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20001-5571 USA 202-682-8500 api.org

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