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Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Date: Dec. 6, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Energy Natural Resources


PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007 -- (House of Representatives - December 06, 2007)

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Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I spent two good decades working professionally in renewable energy, and I know the great potential that new energy technology offers. The steps we're taking today will improve the world for future generations.

We should all feel proud as we pass this bill that will benefit our economy, our security, our children, and our planet. When future generations look back on the actions we're taking today, they will see it as a monumental first step away from centuries of consumption and exploitation and towards a bright and clean future.

I'm very pleased that this bill includes incentives for renewable energy, higher fuel economy standards for vehicles, a 15 percent renewable energy standard, and my bill, which will encourage groundbreaking research and geothermal energy. States like California have blazed the trail on these issues, and now everyone else can follow.

I support this bill, this rule, and urge my colleagues to do the same.

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