Senator Alan Armstrong Outlines “Country-First” Energy Principles and Urgent Need for Permitting Reform on Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 31, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a wide-ranging interview on Columbia University’s Columbia Energy Exchange podcast, Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) shared his insights on the broken state of the nation’s permitting system and the urgent need to modernize federal regulatory frameworks. Senator Armstrong sat down with host Jason Bordoff on Capitol Hill […]
Armstrong Rallies Bipartisan, Cross-Sector Support for Permitting Reform
Industry Leaders Warn America Cannot Compete, Manufacture, or Lead in AI If It Cannot Build CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) called on Congress and industry leaders this week to seize a narrow window for bipartisan permitting reform, warning that America will lose investment, jobs, and its global competitive […]
IN THE NEWS: Free Market Friday: Permitting reform allows cheaper energy
By Jonathan Small for The Journal Record Technology, particularly improvements in AI technology, is fueling growing demand for energy. Unfortunately, the supply of energy may not keep pace with that growing demand, which is a recipe for rising costs for all. Fortunately, Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong of Tulsa understands that scenario can be avoided by simply making it easier to produce […]
IN THE NEWS: Fixing the Broken System That Strangles U.S. Energy
By Kristen Walker, The American Consumer Institute Read it online here. Abundant energy supplies are of no use if they cannot be transported to the destinations that need them most. Incidentally, this is one of the biggest hurdles to maximizing energy efficiency and keeping costs low for American consumers. Shipping natural gas to certain regions […]
OPINION: Under-the-Radar Ideas to Improve American Energy Policy that Could Pass Congress this Year: Enact Permitting Reform
By Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) for NOTUS The most consequential energy issue in Washington may also be the most underappreciated: permitting reform. America has the abundant low-cost resources, technology, capital and workforce to remain the global leader in energy — but our own permitting processes are standing in our way. Having spent 40 years in […]
IN THE NEWS: Sen. Armstrong pushes sweeping permitting reform bill
By Alex Cameron, Griffin Media Read this online. From the moment he arrived in late March to serve the remaining 9 months of Markwayne Mullin’s unexpired term, Alan Armstrong has made it clear his goal is to help Congress pass meaningful permitting reform. The former Williams Companies CEO believes, in terms of energy infrastructure, the […]
IN THE NEWS: Armstrong Seeks to Cut Red Tape, Reduce Energy Costs
By Ray Carter, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Read the full story here. Demand for energy is surging in the United States, but production of energy may not be able to keep pace with that demand due to current regulatory hurdles. That means all consumers, including households, could see energy prices continue to climb in […]
Armstrong Joins Fox News to Discuss His Permitting Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” this weekend to discuss his permitting reform legislation, the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, and how comprehensive reform will help America build the critical infrastructure necessary to provide affordable, reliable energy to American families.
Armstrong Delivered Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) gave his first speech on the Senate Floor this afternoon, highlighting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act as well as his larger mission to pass meaningful permitting reform legislation to help America build again. Remarks as prepared: “Mr. President, for generations, Americans understood that building our critical […]
Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Bloomberg TV’s “Balance of Power” to remember the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away suddenly over the weekend.