With Americans facing record gas prices, the House of Representatives this week is scheduled to vote on another common-sense initiative aimed at addressing this growing problem.    The Jobs and Energy Permitting Act will not only create an estimated 54,000 jobs, but will also ensure that the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System remains operable, protecting energy supplies for millions of American families and small businesses struggling with high gas prices.

Unfortunately, this year alone, Shelley Berkley (D-Las Vegas) has already voted three times against pro-domestic energy and pro-jobs legislation.  The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) asked today whether Berkley intends to continue her “do-nothing” energy platform and when Byron Georgiou will finally step forward to tell Nevadans where he stands on America’s energy crisis.

“When it comes to addressing high gas prices, Shelley Berkley has consistently stood in the way of common-sense initiatives, while her opponent Bryon Georgiou has decided to stonewall Nevadans by refusing to reveal his position on new domestic energy production,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.  “If either Berkley or Georgiou wants to represent the entire state of Nevada then they can begin by supporting this bill that will create jobs and help lower the price of gasoline for Nevada and our country.”