[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 165 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6678-S6679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 381--PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 THROUGH 
        SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, TO BE ``NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK''

  Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Portman, Mr. Manchin, Mr. 
Braun, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Graham, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Romney, Mr. Coons, Ms. 
Ernst, Mr. King, Mr. Burr, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Tillis) submitted 
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 381

       Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily 
     abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and 
     businesses than ever before;
       Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from 
     zero- and low-emissions sources;
       Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the 
     economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the 
     United States in recent years;
       Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs 
     and increase deployment of clean energy sources;
       Whereas the ``2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' 
     published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end 
     of 2020, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the 
     United States employed approximately 7,500,000 individuals;
       Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to 
     reducing emissions;
       Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute 
     to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced 
     due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and 
     maintenance; and
       Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy 
     jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) proclaims the week of September 20 through September 
     24, 2021, to be ``National Clean Energy Week'';

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       (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the 
     United States to support commonsense solutions that address 
     the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United 
     States in the 21st century;
       (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, 
     municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-
     emitting energy technologies; and
       (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small 
     businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United 
     States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, 
     clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

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