[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         FARM BILL ENERGY TITLE

  (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, one of the most difficult 
challenges facing our Nation's future is providing clean, affordable, 
and reliable energy. The 2008 Farm Bill Energy Title provided a 
commitment to farm-based energy.
  While the intent of this agenda was to expand biofuels in a timely 
manner, many of my constituents have expressed frustration with the 
slow pace of USDA's implementation. Nebraska's Third Congressional 
District is a leader in biofuels, and I remain committed to advancing 
the critical, timely development of our Nation's biofuels industry 
while decreasing our Nation's dependence on foreign oil.
  I am confident that we can provide a cleaner environment and 
alleviate some of the economic pain Americans continue to experience. 
However, without a strong commitment, our advanced biofuels industry 
faces massive uncertainties, jeopardizing our Nation's path to energy 
independence.

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