WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eight colleagues in introducing the Pay Less at the Pump Act, which would repeal an unnecessary tax that raises gas prices for Americans and hurts Louisiana's energy economy.

"Americans remember when President Biden's stupid Green New Deal policies sent gas prices through the roof, and we owe it to them to get rid of any harmful taxes and fees that could lead to that happening again. The Pay Less at the Pump Act would scrap an unnecessary tax on American energy and help lower the cost of living for families," said Kennedy.

"Together with the Trump administration, Republicans are working to re...