[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1407 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1407

Recognizing the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel 
                use in reducing imports of foreign oil.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 31, 2008

    Mr. Terry (for himself and Mr. Inslee) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel 
                use in reducing imports of foreign oil.

Whereas gasoline prices nationwide are at or near $4.00 per gallon;
Whereas it is important for the Nation's energy security to reduce imports of 
        foreign oil and biofuels are part of the means of achieving this;
Whereas millions of Americans want to do their part to improve the environment 
        with their next car purchase and U.S. automakers have pledged to make 50 
        percent of the new car production flexible fuel vehicles;
Whereas there are 7 million flexible fuel vehicles on the road today but many 
        Americans do not know they own one;
Whereas the Nation needs to ensure that all Americans are aware of the 
        availability of these vehicles;
Whereas increased biofuels production can reduce the price of fuel for 
        consumers;
Whereas flexible fuel vehicles can produce fewer greenhouse gases than 
        conventional vehicles when using biofuels;
Whereas the Flexible Fuel Vehicle Club, a non-profit consumer group, was 
        established on July 31, 2008, to promote awareness of the role that 
        biofuels can play in reducing imports of foreign oil and greenhouse gas 
        emissions; and
Whereas the Flexible Fuel Vehicle Club will serve as a community of flex-fuel 
        vehicle owners that will serve to educate Americans on the benefits of 
        these vehicles and the benefits of biofuels: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 
importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing 
imports of foreign oil.
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