[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 130 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




NEW DIRECTION FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONSUMER 
                             PROTECTION ACT

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                               speech of

                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, August 4, 2007

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill. (H.R. 3221) 
     moving the United States toward greater energy independence 
     and security, developing innovative new technologies, 
     reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting 
     consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and 
     modernizing our energy infrastructure:

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the New Direction for 
Energy Independence Act.
  Earlier this year, Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged this Congress to 
address energy independence and global warming. That charge was long 
overdue, drastically needed, and vital to our national security, our 
economy, and our environment.
  Crafting this legislation represented our opportunity to chart a new 
direction. And we have, by reducing our energy use, investing in our 
future, and preparing for a post-petroleum economy; and, while there is 
much work that lies ahead, this bill takes necessary first steps that 
sets us on the right course.
  The legislation will improve our Nation's energy efficiency, increase 
the availability of renewable fuels, and enhance research efforts on 
biofuels. Additionally, it will address smart grid technology and 
ensure production of plug-in hybrid vehicles.
  The provisions we've crafted will remove from the atmosphere carbon 
dioxide emissions equivalent to those emitted from all of the cars 
currently on the road. This bill truly will set a New Direction for 
Energy Independence and I urge my colleagues to support its passage.

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