WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow work on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines to resume:

“I welcome the president’s decision to allow work on the the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines to move forward. The fact that this was one of the first items on President Trump’s agenda speaks volumes about how his administration will prioritize job creation, energy infrastructure and economic opportunity. After years of needless delays and partisan obstruction from the previous administration, it is encouraging to see the president take immediate action that will benefit Americans and our economy.”