Providing for Consideration of H.R. Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act

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Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2. This vital legislation rebuilds our Nation's infrastructure, invests in American workers, and bolsters our Nation's economy, all at a critical juncture in our fight against COVID-19.

This pandemic has cost thousands of Americans their lives and many more millions their jobs. It is essential that we do everything in our power to drive investment and boost our economy, and this bill does just that.

I am particularly pleased that H.R. 2 includes my legislation, the GREEN Act, which invests over $150 billion in reducing car emissions and expanding clean energy technologies. That bill extends and expands Federal tax incentives, promoting investment in solar, wind, geothermal, and fuel cell technologies, all with the goal of decarbonizing our atmosphere.

The bill also increases Federal support for energy efficiency, including in commercial buildings, and revives the energy manufacturing credit, a successful Recovery Act program designed to spur investment in renewable energy jobs.

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2 represents the kind of bold, forward-thinking investment our planet and our economy desperately need.

I urge everyone to vote for this bill.

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