[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 71 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H3432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ON THE REFINERY PERMIT PROCESS SCHEDULE ACT

  (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, American families are facing 
record-breaking prices at the gas pump this summer. But apparently, the 
priority of Republicans in Congress is to keep providing giveaways to 
wealthy oil companies.
  This week, Republican leaders are bringing another unnecessary piece 
of legislation to the House floor in an effort to make it seem like 
they're meeting the challenge of high fuel prices. As most of us know, 
however, appearances can be deceiving.
  Let's be clear about what this Republican refinery bill won't do. 
Just like the Republican push to drill for oil in Alaska, today's 
refinery bill won't take one penny off high gas prices. Not one penny.
  Let's also be clear about what this Republican refinery bill will do. 
Quite simply, it gives rich oil companies free real estate to build 
refineries.
  And what if the free land happens to be in your backyard? What if a 
refinery violates local environmental concerns? What if your 
neighborhood objects to having a refinery in your backyard? According 
to this bill, well, you're just on your own.
  If you care anything about alternative energy development, State and 
local rights, the environment, or American families, vote ``no'' on 
this misguided bill.

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