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On Friday, Western Caucus Member Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing his refinery supply mandate that will lead to higher gas prices and artificial gas shortages in California, Arizona and Nevada. Joining Representative Fong on the letter were Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Vice Chairs Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Caucus Members Reps. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ken Calvert (CA-41), John Duarte (CA-13), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Tom McClintock (CA-05), and David Valadao (CA-22).
 
“Governor Newsom continues to show his lack of understanding in the area of energy production,” said Rep. Fong. “This unworkable mandate will not only affect Californians, but also our neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada who rely on our gasoline supply. Newsom is intentionally increasing gas prices when Californians are already struggling to afford to live and work in the state. For Californians and the rest of the country, Governor Newsom must stop this irresponsible refinery mandate.”
 
The letter was also signed by Reps. Mike Garcia (CA-27), Young Kim (CA-40), and Michelle Steel (CA-45).
 
Full text of the letter can be found here.