Aderholt: Keystone XL Pipeline Would Create Jobs, Grow US Economy

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, that would clear the Administration’s roadblocks preventing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

“House Republicans remain committed to implementing policies that help our economy grow and create opportunity for the private sector to create American jobs,” said Aderholt. “H.R. 3 does exactly that. The Keystone XL pipeline is a private-sector infrastructure project that will bring an estimated 20,000 jobs to the United States, add $20 billion to our nation’s economy and provide greater energy security to America.”

“This is a situation where we have a private-sector company willing to invest $7 billion, that would create thousands of jobs. Instead of jumping at the chance to get our economy moving again, the Administration has kept this project in bureaucratic limbo for over four years,” added Aderholt.

“As jobs reports and economic growth in this country continues to be dismal, removing the roadblocks preventing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline is a win-win for America. I am proud to have supported the legislation that passed in the House today and hope to see the Senate act swiftly on this commonsense measure,” concluded Aderholt.

Aderholt currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies for the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is a member of the Committee’s Commerce, Justice and Science; and Homeland Security Subcommittees, and also serves on the Helsinki Commission.

For more information about Aderholt’s work in Congress visit www.aderholt.house.gov.