[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H14254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT

  (Ms. SCHWARTZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act before us later today. This landmark 
energy bill moves our Nation forward towards a new, brighter energy 
future. It promotes clean homegrown energy by requiring our utilities 
to produce 15 percent of their power from renewable energy by 2020. It 
reduces our dependence on foreign oil by raising fuel efficiency 
standards on our cars by 40 percent. With the price of oil nearing $100 
per barrel, this will save consumers billions of dollars. And it saves 
energy through energy-efficiency standards and incentives like the 
effort I led to promote the construction of energy-efficient commercial 
buildings.
  These policies will create new jobs and build new American 
industries, while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute 
to global warming. And it is all paid for by reclaiming $21 billion in 
taxpayer subsidies from the oil and gas industry.
  I urge support of this fiscally responsible, smart new energy policy 
that embraces American ingenuity, innovation, and leadership and moves 
America forward towards a cleaner, more secure future.

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