American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Floor Speech

AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY AND SECURITY ACT OF 2009 -- (House of Representatives - June 26, 2009)

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Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. I would also like to thank Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey for their leadership on this issue.

Before I came to Congress, I developed new energy technologies. I have seen firsthand these industries develop by leaps and bounds. The economic benefits of the American Clean Energy and Security Act will be profound. This bill will create jobs across the country in fields as diverse as construction, engineering, education and others. These jobs will lay the foundation for long-term prosperity.

The American Clean Energy and Security Act is also a serious commitment to combating climate change. It is long past time for our country to lead in addressing this threat. Fewer emissions will mean cleaner, healthier air for our children and grandchildren.

I am also proud that the legislation includes key provisions that I wrote, including language that will spur the development of a more efficient electrical grid and provide funding for clean-energy job training. I also encourage that during the conference committee process, the opportunity is seized to strengthen the renewable energy standard. This will help ensure that the new energy projects created by this bill will utilize American-made components manufactured by American workers.

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