Zinke Voted to Create 2,400+ Jobs in Montana, Lift Oil Export Ban

Late last week, Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in favor of a bill to lift the crude oil export ban. Currently, there is a nearly across-the-board ban on exporting U.S. crude oil, putting Montana and the nation at a severe disadvantage globally.

“Ending the self-imposed sanctions against exporting our own oil is a no-brainer – it will create thousands of Montana jobs, will lower gas prices, and will help keep Russia and Iran in check,” said Rep. Zinke. “With Russia expanding their military influence in the Middle East, and Iran recently having their oil sanctions lifted by President Obama and Senate Democrats, now is the time to ramp up our economic diplomacy with the one thing that will hit them where it hurts: energy production.”

Due to market conditions, layoffs have been rampant in Montana’s oil industry.