Patrick McHenry

Patrick McHenry
First Name:	Patrick
Last Name:	McHenry
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State:	North Carolina
Office:	House
House District:	10
Party:	Republican
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Official Twitter:	https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry
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2. What votes, actions, and governmental/organizational activities on climate change and clean energy has the individual led/supported/opposed?

Automatically Generated Congressional Votes

In 2009, as a member of the US House of Representatives, he voted against the American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 2454 (Waxman-Markey). https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2454

In 2011, he voted to limit the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll249.xml

In 2013, he voted to make it harder for Congress to put a price on carbon by voting for a point of order opposing a carbon tax or a fee on carbon emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll445.xml

In 2014, he voted against a House amendment calling on Congress to recognize that man-made carbon pollution contributes to climate change and that climate change has a wide range of negative effects. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml

In 2015, as a member of Congress, he supported HR 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, which would have prevented implementation of the Clean Power Plan. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll384.xml

Automatically captured tweets

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Proud to support #HR2 and #HR4 to help reduce energy prices, create jobs, & kick-start the broken American economy. Now the #SenateMustAct.

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/512756477904162816/status/ Fri Sep 19 00:14:05 +0000 2014</a>

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RT @darrellissa: A GOP Declaration of Energy Independence: http://bit.ly/1yhst3 #tcot

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/4891900403/status/ Thu Oct 15 16:05:34 +0000 2009</a>

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ICYMI: My weekly newsletter covering #VeteransDay and approval of #KeystoneXL to create jobs & reduce energy costs: http://t.co/hnbfIM0DDU.

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/534410384753844224/status/ Mon Nov 17 18:18:59 +0000 2014</a>

1

It's time for a real energy policy that increases production and relieves pain at the pump. America #SpeakingOut http://bit.ly/cN84ut #tcot

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/75632526449844224/status/ Tue May 31 18:39:34 +0000 2011</a>

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RT @GOPWhip #GOP jobs agenda ensures energy security & promotes lower energy prices http://bit.ly/kORIYN #HEAT #4Jobs

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/73773600955580416/status/ Thu May 26 15:32:51 +0000 2011</a>

1

My fellow @GOPoversight watchdogs are asking the tough questions on energy production of #obama admin live at http://oversight.house.gov/

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/73029261430243328/status/ Tue May 24 14:15:07 +0000 2011</a>

4

Great event this morning talking #jobs & the #SKILLSAct at @Siemens_Energy in Charlotte with @GOPLeader, @virginiafoxx, and @reppittenger.

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/469893487287365632/status/ Fri May 23 17:31:52 +0000 2014</a>

9

As Cap and Trade bill drives up home energy costs, Obama’s new CAFE standards drive up auto costs and decrease safety http://bit.ly/3FNVG

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/1862680996/status/ Wed May 20 19:36:45 +0000 2009</a>

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#FF @RepShimkus - Chairman of Environment & Economy Sbcmte & great resource for House #GOP action on soaring #energy costs

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/71591474545963008/status/ Fri May 20 15:01:52 +0000 2011</a>

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Cap-and-trade tax hits low-income households the hardest with increased energy costs - hurts those who need most help http://bit.ly/YNO8G

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/1788607866/status/ Wed May 13 22:03:57 +0000 2009</a>

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MT @SpeakerBoehner: House passes bill to accelerate #americanenergy production, address soaring gas prices http://wapo.st/jeq9tv #jobs

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/68681702993690625/status/ Thu May 12 14:19:28 +0000 2011</a>

1

Feeling the pain at the pump? $4 gas & energy crisis disproportionally affect Western NC. Here's why: http://youtu.be/lwXFF2XNfBA (VIDEO)

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/68530638910783488/status/ Thu May 12 04:19:12 +0000 2011</a>

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President Obama's refusal to approve Keystone is hurting domestic energy production and sending more jobs to Asia. http://t.co/1UsvCNlE

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/200605131866243073/status/ Thu May 10 15:16:05 +0000 2012</a>

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US has 2x the oil & 3x the natural gas previously estimated. RT if you support using them for energy independence. http://t.co/sDvN5P3yFW

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/329586486376796160/status/ Wed May 01 13:21:56 +0000 2013</a>

7

ICYMI- my speech on creating a regulatory climate that will allow #FinTech to grow & succeed from this month's… https://t.co/pJ7b0kBgYD

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/847863563993493504/status/ Fri Mar 31 17:30:00 +0000 2017</a>

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Rep. Tom Price Requests Moment of Silence for Those Who Will Lose Job Because of National Energy Tax http://bit.ly/xOm4 #nocap MUST WATCH

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/2350439711/status/ Fri Jun 26 21:46:56 +0000 2009</a>

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Proud to support #HR6, expediting exports of LNG to allies. Will boost our economy & brings jobs to NC #Yes2Energy http://t.co/x3BnGwODmJ

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/481902680307408897/status/ Wed Jun 25 20:52:06 +0000 2014</a>

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Hard to understand why Admin. officials would insist on waging a war on good paying jobs and cheap energy http://t.co/l2559jKzDa #waroncoal

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/349623103887917056/status/ Tue Jun 25 20:20:18 +0000 2013</a>

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Horse trading frenzy in DC…cap-&-trade vote on Friday. Blue dogs bite now or cease to exist http://bit.ly/5qZIl #tcot #energy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/2310512273/status/ Wed Jun 24 13:55:07 +0000 2009</a>

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If Obama wants more US oil, why won't he get behind House GOP's #4jobs American Energy Initiative? http://on.fb.me/fSzJHf

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/83967147759509504/status/ Thu Jun 23 18:38:22 +0000 2011</a>

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Van Hollen pulling his hair out as vulnerable Dems facing vote on national energy tax http://bit.ly/xuoWI

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/2294235617/status/ Tue Jun 23 13:15:01 +0000 2009</a>

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‘It’s running out!,’ they cry. No it’s not... http://bit.ly/BvSpp #tcot #tweetcongress #energy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/2222251008/status/ Thu Jun 18 13:43:03 +0000 2009</a>

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We must diversify our energy sources to reduce costs. Friday Catawba County opened a new solar farm doing just that: http://t.co/CGCzA33wKy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/476113037330771968/status/ Mon Jun 09 21:26:08 +0000 2014</a>

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Thanks to @StrataSolar for having me at their ribbon cutting in Newton. New solar farm will help reduce energy costs. http://t.co/pUBuFNk6ey

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/475019947794763777/status/ Fri Jun 06 21:02:35 +0000 2014</a>

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RT @GOPoversight Dont take our word: @HaleyBarbour testifying on .@WhiteHouse moratorium driving up #energy prices http://1.usa.gov/x0JKo

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/76271059044810754/status/ Thu Jun 02 12:56:52 +0000 2011</a>

5

Proud to support #HR351 expediting LNG permitting & putting Americans back to work. Thanks for your leadership @RepBillJohnson. #Yes2Energy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/560467017057435648/status/ Wed Jan 28 15:58:44 +0000 2015</a>

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Yet again President Obama has shown politics mean more to him than American jobs and energy security: http://t.co/HaM9ercniQ #KeystoneXL

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/570323983721222144/status/ Tue Feb 24 20:46:48 +0000 2015</a>

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The President's energy policies fall far short of his campaign promises. New Chart: http://t.co/zhDcXPVC #ncpol

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/173094501383020544/status/ Fri Feb 24 17:18:39 +0000 2012</a>

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ICYMI: my good friend Whip @SteveScalise delivered this week’s #GOPAddress on #AmericanEnergy—> https://t.co/oOfgTn4oFc

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/699618512109604866/status/ Tue Feb 16 15:37:06 +0000 2016</a>

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@michaeldbishop No. We need an all-of-the-above American energy plan. We have the resources. American energy = American jobs.

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/35809251016310784/status/ Thu Feb 10 21:16:05 +0000 2011</a>

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RT @RepShimkus: American Energy Security = American Jobs http://bit.ly/eUmNGa

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/35754255088357376/status/ Thu Feb 10 17:37:33 +0000 2011</a>

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The #TaxCutsandJobsAct means @DukeEnergy can help #NC10 families save money. To learn more about their announcement… https://t.co/8T2hwm3JbW

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/959516780975796224/status/ Fri Feb 02 20:00:02 +0000 2018</a>

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Learn how #HR8 strengthens our energy security & modernizes our energy infrastructure via @HouseCommerce https://t.co/u31d2cFcvf #Yes2Energy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/672454127146967045/status/ Thu Dec 03 16:35:32 +0000 2015</a>

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Proud to support #HR8. An all of the above approach is the best way to reduce energy costs for all. #Yes2Energy https://t.co/zo3KudVAmG

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/672454040534519808/status/ Thu Dec 03 16:35:11 +0000 2015</a>

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RT @DarrellIssa: Secretary Chu: call your office - http://t.co/fWW1w9cf #solyndra #energy

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/235751162001899520/status/ Wed Aug 15 14:53:51 +0000 2012</a>

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RT @darrellissa: Has green energy gambling & cronyism gone all the way to the top of the @whitehouse? STORY: http://t.co/O6rrj1AX

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/233588292728266753/status/ Thu Aug 09 15:39:23 +0000 2012</a>

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Thank you to Duke Energy for supporting the Craft Beverage Institute at A-B Tech! http://t.co/cHhE4N041z

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/456526468411973633/status/ Wed Apr 16 20:16:06 +0000 2014</a>

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Welcome back to DC @PatMcCroryNC! Governor McCrory will be witness at today's 10 AM @NatResources' Subcomm hearing on offshore energy.

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/588337233020620800/status/ Wed Apr 15 13:45:01 +0000 2015</a>

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We need an all-of-the-above American energy plan...NOW. House GOP's American Energy Initiative is making that happen: http://on.fb.me/hA7mpD

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/57885957931802624/status/ Tue Apr 12 19:21:02 +0000 2011</a>

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RT @SpeakerBoehner House GOP offering solutions to address gas prices, help create #jobs w American Energy Initiative http://on.fb.me/gXTwfn

<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/57869772175581184/status/ Tue Apr 12 18:16:43 +0000 2011</a>