110 HRES 1407 IH: Recognizing the importance of increasing U.S. House of Representatives 2008-07-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1407 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 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

That the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil.