[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ENSURING DEMAND FOR U.S. ENERGY

  (Mr. KELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, with Saudi Arabia and Russia going through 
absurd measures to drive the United States out of the energy market, 
this is a prime opportunity to ensure we have demand for American 
energy made right here at home.
  That is why I am saddened to see Pennsylvania's Governor publicly 
oppose legislation that will incentivize the potential creation of two 
new petrochemical facilities in Pennsylvania.
  The United States, generally, and Pennsylvania, in particular, have 
benefited from homegrown energy production. The natural gas industry in 
Pennsylvania has invested in local communities, improved educational 
opportunities, lowered energy costs, and boosted our national security 
through energy independence.
  But we cannot allow foreign countries, especially those who do not 
share our values, to drive us out of the energy market.
  By supporting an energy and fertilizer manufacturing tax credit, and 
bringing jobs, investment, and local demand for local gas, Pennsylvania 
could invest in our country's future and our national security by 
ensuring a local market for local energy resources.

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