[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H2345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ENERGY POLICY IN AMERICA

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in opposition to America's 
energy policy, which takes from the working class Americans and rewards 
rich oil companies. Under President Bush's plan more than $20 billion 
has been waived in royalty fees and more than $5 billion in giveaways 
to big oil-producing corporations.
  Legislation considered by this body last week targeted our States and 
our communities as the culprits of high gas prices, rather than 
pointing a finger at oil companies who made more than $110 billion in 
profits in 2005 and $16 billion in the first 3 months of 2006.
  But we know better. Just yesterday, the Environmental Council of 
States stated that they were not aware of any credible report that our 
States are denying or lagging behind on permitting of new refineries 
and the expansion of existing refineries. Documentation to the contrary 
has not been presented to our committee, Energy and Commerce Committee.
  Rather than take on wealthy oil company executives, this 
administration and this body continue to delay real action to help 
working class families and small businesses.
  I hope that we can resolve this issue soon.

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