[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 318 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 318

Recognizing July 2009 as ``Energy Independence Month'' and encouraging 
awareness and promoting education on energy independence in the United 
                                States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 1, 2009

 Mr. Shimkus submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing July 2009 as ``Energy Independence Month'' and encouraging 
awareness and promoting education on energy independence in the United 
                                States.

Whereas the United States is the world's largest consumer of oil, burning over 
        20 million barrels per day and over 7 billion barrels per year;
Whereas nearly 60 percent of the United States oil demand relies on imported 
        oil;
Whereas a significant percentage of these imports come from unfriendly foreign 
        countries and countries in volatile regions;
Whereas the United States has the resources and technology to reduce our 
        dependence on foreign sources of oil; and
Whereas July 2009 would be an appropriate month to recognize as ``Energy 
        Independence Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the recognition of Energy Independence Month; 
        and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States, interested 
        groups, and State and local governments to observe the month 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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