House Energy Committee Tours Colorado Oil Refineries and Adjacent Wildlife Refuge
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce visited Colorado to tour oil refineries and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The trip highlighted air quality improvements and challenges in meeting federal targets. Legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act has been advanced by the committee.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce traveled to Colorado, including District 8, to tour the state's only oil refineries that produce gas, diesel, jet fuel, and other vital energy resources, the Washington Examiner reported. S. into a home for bison and bald eagles.
The refuge receives nearly 1 million visitors each year. Over the past 45 years, key air pollutants have dropped by more than 70%, driven by technologies developed and deployed by American companies. The Clean Air Act has not been meaningfully updated in more than 30 years.
Communities in Colorado’s Front Range have struggled to meet federal air quality targets for years. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has advanced legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act. Congressman Evans introduced the bipartisan Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act.
Rep. Gabe Evans represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Rep.
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5 events- 2026-04-22
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce traveled to Colorado, touring oil refineries and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - Recent
Congressman Evans introduced the bipartisan Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - Over the past 45 years
Key air pollutants have dropped by more than 70%, driven by American technologies.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - More than 30 years ago
The Clean Air Act was last meaningfully updated.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - For years
Communities in Colorado’s Front Range have struggled to meet federal air quality targets.
1 sourceWashington Examiner
Potential Impact
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Bipartisan bill might foster greater certainty in environmental regulations.
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Potential modernization of the Clean Air Act could ease permitting for Colorado businesses.
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Legislation may reduce penalties for pollution from external sources like wildfires.
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Improved air quality planning could encourage domestic manufacturing and job creation.
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