Amid pressure from Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who – as reported by the well-respected, independent Capitol Hill newspaper The Hill – “introduced a House resolution Friday calling on an Environmental Protection Agency official to resign over 2010 comments comparing enforcement of clean-air laws to crucifixion”, Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz has resigned.

“From issuing an offshore drilling moratorium to subsidizing exploration and production in Brazil to threatening tax increases on domestic energy companies – the President has made his intentions clear: restrict, manipulate, and regulate domestic energy companies into extinction,” said Landry. “And the EPA’s web of regulations and hatred for oil companies does not make America safer; it only causes American job loss and high energy prices.”

Landry, a former small business owner in the oil and gas industry who famously held a “Drilling = Jobs” sign during the President’s national address on jobs, hopes Armendariz’s resignation leads the EPA to work with not overburden the fossil fuel industry. “It is high time to replace the nation’s regulators and elected officials with honest, experienced folks who err on the side of safe, prosperous energy development not cater to extreme, political agendas. I hope EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson replaces Armendariz with someone who will be proactive in securing our energy independence.”

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Congressman Landry’s House Resolution 635 highlighted the importance of the oil and gas industry, detailed Armendariz’s attack on the fossil fuel industry, and called for Armendariz’s resignation. To view Landry’s resolution, please go to http://landry.house.gov/sites/landry.house.gov/files/documents/H.%20Res.%20365%20-%20Armendariz%20Resignation.pdf.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who famously held a “Drilling=Jobs” sign during the President’s national address on jobs, is calling for the firing on Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz amid the release of video footage showing Armendariz touting the EPA’s crucifixion of oil companies.

“From issuing an offshore drilling moratorium to subsidizing exploration and production in Brazil to threatening tax increases on domestic energy companies – the President has made his intentions clear: restrict, manipulate, and regulate domestic energy companies into extinction,” said Landry. “The video footage of Armendariz is further proof the Obama Administration wants nothing more than to kill our fossil fuel industry.”

“The EPA’s web of regulations and hatred for oil companies does not make America safer; it only causes American job loss and high energy prices,” continued Landry.

“Americans should have no doubt that 4 more years of Mr. Obama in the White House is 4 more years of extremely high gas prices,” declared Landry. “So, for the sake of American families and businesses, I am not only calling for the firing of Dr. Armendariz but also that of his boss – President Obama.”

Congressman Landry has introduced House Resolution 635, calling for Armendariz’s resignation. Landry’s resoultion highlights the imporatnce of the oil and gas industry and details Armendariz’s attack on the fossil fuel industry. To view Landry’s resolution, please go to http://landry.house.gov/sites/landry.house.gov/files/documents/H.%20Res.%20365%20-%20Armendariz%20Resignation.pdf.

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To view the video of Armendariz, you may go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ze3GB_b7Nuo.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after he voted against H.R. 3523 – the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (CISPA):

“Unfortunately, many in Washington are beholden to their next election not to the Constitution. Under the guise of ‘cybersecurity’, Washington politicians have jeopardized Americans’ Constitutional right to privacy by passing CISPA. I, however, am proud to have voted against this latest government overreach. As Benjamin Franklin once correctly said, ‘Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.’ The abuse by Congress over the last 30 years on our civil liberties must end.”

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CISPA passed the U.S. House of Representatives 248-168.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded the withdrawal of a proposed rule (RIN 1235-A06) by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) dealing with youth who work in agricultural vocations.

“The rule was a direct attack on family farmers who teach the values of hard work, responsibility, and respect for our natural resources; so I’m glad this detrimental regulation was withdrawn,” exclaimed Landry. “I am proud to have supported the hard-working farmers in Louisiana, and I will continue to do all I can to preserve America’s family farms.”

“The average farmer is now in his 50s and soon facing retirement,” continued Landry. “Before these hard working men and women retire, we need to ensure they have the ability to pass along their knowledge to the next generation. Under this rule, the next generation would have never had a chance to learn from their elders.”

Landry, a former sugar cane worker and small business owner, has fought hard for his farming constituents including sending a letter to DOL Secretary Hilda Solis citing his support for youth in agriculture and cosponsoring legislation that would prohibit the proposed rule from being finalized. Landry’s efforts have earned the praise of local producers.

“As we fought against the proposed regulation, Louisiana farmers were blessed to have Congressman Landry championing our cause on Capitol Hill,” said St. Mary Parish farmer Jessie Breaux. “Congressman Landry completely understands the longstanding tradition of youth working on farms to gain valuable life lessons of hard work, character, and leadership. And Congressman Landry is fully aware of the critical importance youth are to the survival of family farms. We are extremely grateful for Congressman Landry’s support.”