[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H4093-H4094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            HOT FERC SUMMER

  (Mr. CASTEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CASTEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to continue our celebration of Hot 
FERC summer. As climate activist Fergie would certainly say: The FERC-
alicious definition is to make our planet cooler.
  So listen up, y'all, `cause this is it. The Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, or better known as the F to the E to the R to the C, is one 
of the most important Federal agencies to fight climate change. And if 
I am doing this right, one that a few more of you are now keeping tabs 
on.
  Having a well air-conditioned home when it is ``hot-hot''? That is 
FERCalicious.
  Getting your electricity from the lowest cost reliable source? 
FERCalicious.
  An electric transmission system that keeps everything from electric 
vehicles to steel mills running with zero carbon electricity? 
FERCalicious.
  With record-setting heat waves already causing deadly droughts, 
wildfires, and overwhelmed power grids, we have run out the clock and 
must transition to a clean energy economy--and we need FERC's help.
  So, today, I am proud to introduce the Right to Timely Rehearings at 
FERC Act with my friend, Mr. Malinowski, a bill to ensure everyone has 
access to fair and timely hearings at the Commission.

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  But Congress can't do this alone. Moving at the pace demanded by the 
climate crisis will take all hands on deck. And a fully staffed FERC is 
going to be critical to that success.
  Mr. Speaker, I will now go work on my fitness.

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