[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 705 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 705

Proclaiming the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, to be 
                    ``National Clean Energy Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 17, 2020

Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Graham, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. 
 Alexander, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Braun, Mr. Coons, 
 Mr. Romney, Mr. King, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Burr, Mr. Manchin, 
Mr. Thune, and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Proclaiming the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, to be 
                    ``National Clean Energy Week''.

Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy 
        are powering more homes and businesses than ever before;
Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-
        emissions sources;
Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a 
        key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years;
Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs and increase 
        deployment of clean energy sources;
Whereas the ``2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' found that--

    (1) at the end of 2019, the energy sector in the United States employed 
6,800,000 individuals; and

    (2) in 2019, the energy sector in the United States generated more than 
120,000 new jobs;

Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing harmful pollution;
Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of 
        local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of 
        construction, installation, and maintenance; and
Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the 
        energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) proclaims the week of September 21 through September 
        25, 2020, to be ``National Clean Energy Week'';
            (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the 
        United States to support commonsense solutions that address the 
        economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States 
        in the 21st century;
            (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, 
        municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-
        emitting energy technologies; and
            (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small 
        businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United 
        States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, 
        clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
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