[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ENERGY POLICY MODERNIZATION BILL

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, we have seen bipartisanship work many 
times over the past year in this Senate. We have the latest example of 
it before us right now. The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the 
result of months of hard work across the aisle. It passed the committee 
with overwhelming bipartisan support. It is broad bipartisan energy 
legislation that can help bring our energy policies in line with 
today's demands, while preparing us for tomorrow's opportunities. It 
will help Americans produce more energy. It will help Americans pay 
less for energy. It will help Americans save energy. It will also give 
us the opportunity to strengthen America's long-term national security.
  I thank the chair and ranking member of the Energy Committee for 
their hard work to develop this bill. I thank them for their hard work 
managing it on the floor. Thirty-eight amendments have been brought to 
the floor so far and 32 amendments have been adopted already. Democrats 
offered some, Republicans offered some, and both parties have seen 
amendments from their side adopted.
  This is a robust, bipartisan energy debate, and it is providing the 
latest example of a Senate that is back to work for the American 
people. We are not finished yet, though, not at all. There will be more 
opportunities for debate and consideration as we move toward the finish 
line on this important bipartisan legislation. Let's keep working 
together as we have been. Let's pass another important policy the 
American people deserve.

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