evidence: Ryan previously said he wanted to "go all in on natural gas," according to The Blade. In 2017, he voted for an amendment to ban drilling and fracking in the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf in 2017. His voting record, according to VoteSmart, suggests he had voted down the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and voted against other natural gas and crude oil bills. In 2020, when Ryan ran for president, he said he’d limit fracking or regulate it to make it better, according to The Washington Post. He told the outlet at the time that natural gas exploration had provided "enormous economic benefits" and provided energy independence. Ryan also appeared at a climate and agriculture forum alongside former Democratic Maryland Rep. John Delaney during the campaign where he said he would "absolutely" consider banning fracking on public lands in response to a question.