[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 194 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 194

     Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any 
 comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote 
  American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the 
                             United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 10, 2017

Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
 Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
    Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any 
 comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote 
  American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the 
                             United States.

Whereas the United States total annual energy consumption is approximately 97.7 
        quadrillion BTU;
Whereas the United States has greatly increased domestic oil production over the 
        last decade, leading to net imports of petroleum decreasing to 24 
        percent, the lowest number since 1970;
Whereas the United States has seen natural gas reserves and production exceed 
        estimates, and due to this is expected to be a net exporter by 2020;
Whereas nuclear power has supplied approximately one-fifth of annual United 
        States electricity since 1990 and provides approximately 60 percent of 
        the carbon-free electricity of the United States;
Whereas renewable sources of energy account for 11 percent of domestic energy 
        production; and
Whereas the United States has abundant coal reserves, including a demonstrated 
        reserve base estimated to contain 477 billion short tons: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
in order to meet our Nation's long-term energy demands the following 
must be addressed in any comprehensive energy bill considered by the 
115th Congress:
            (1) Encouraging technological innovations to exploit our 
        vast supply of natural gas.
            (2) Increasing our domestic oil production, infrastructure, 
        and refining capacity.
            (3) Exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet 
        and advanced reactor technologies.
            (4) Taking advantage of our domestic coal supply through 
        processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
            (5) Using expanded renewable and alternative energy 
        sources.
            (6) Supporting additional research and development through 
        new and innovative methods, including public-private 
        partnerships.
            (7) Promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency.
            (8) Enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding 
        domestic energy use, supply, and development.
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