Congress to lose a stalwart energy warrior when Cynthia Lummis retires

For Immediate Release: Friday, November 13, 2015
Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org

Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi, who previously worked with Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis in Wyoming state government, issued the following statement reacting to her announcement that she will not seek reelection to Congress:

"Congress will be losing a stalwart warrior on energy issues with Representative Cynthia Lummis’s decision not to seek reelection. Cynthia understands the importance of a balanced energy approach and the security and financial benefits of a broad based energy portfolio.  She serves this Nation and her constituents well and she will be sorely missed."

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ABOUT NOIA

NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. NOIA’s mission is to secure reliable access and a fair regulatory and economic environment for the companies that develop the nation’s valuable offshore energy resources in an environmentally responsible manner. The NOIA membership comprises nearly 300 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance and insurance, and renewable energy.