FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Oil and Gas Production in Rural Economies

Original title: ENERGY AND THE RURAL ECONOMY: THE IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION

January 1, 2016

energy rural economy oil and gas agriculture economic development

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the economic relationship between energy extraction and rural livelihoods, which informs future policy decisions regarding rural development and energy regulation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Rural residents

Rural residents receive income through salaries, royalty payments, and local tax revenues generated by oil and gas production.

Farmers and ranchers

Farmers and ranchers are affected by energy prices, which influence the cost of agricultural inputs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on April 13, 2016, to examine how oil and gas production affects rural communities. The discussion focused on the role of energy production in providing jobs, tax revenue, and to rural areas, alongside its impact on agricultural .

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 13, 2016, in Washington, D.C.
The Committee on Agriculture reviewed the impact of oil and gas production on rural economies.
The Chairman noted a 56 percent drop in net farm income as a context for reviewing rural economic drivers.
The hearing explored how the energy sector contributes to rural communities through salaries, royalty payments, and tax revenues.
The hearing examined the impact of energy prices on agricultural production inputs.
Witnesses included representatives from state government, energy service companies, and royalty owner associations.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review how oil and gas production impacts rural economies, specifically regarding jobs, tax revenue, and .

Who testified at the hearing?

Testimony was provided by Martin T. Causer (Pennsylvania House of Representatives), Angie Sims (Buster's Well Service, Inc.), and Jacqueline Root (National Association of Royalty Owners).

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Diversification of Rural Economic Focus

The committee explicitly acknowledged a shift toward viewing energy production as a critical component of the rural economy alongside traditional agriculture, particularly during periods of declining farm income.

House Committee on Agriculture

Connected Entities

personCollin C. Peterson“Ranking Minority Member of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Agriculture“The congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personMartin T. Causer“Chairman, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Represe”Map →

personJacqueline Root“President of the National Association of Royalty Owners - Pennsylvania Chapter”Map →

personK. Michael Conaway“Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

personAngie Sims“President and CEO of Buster's Well Service, Inc.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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