[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TURBOCHARGE THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY

  (Mr. AUCHINCLOSS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Build 
Back Better agenda. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to 
address climate change, and we must pass the clean electricity 
performance program, which uses a novel carrot-and-stick approach to 
reduce emissions by State utilities.
  I further support instituting a carbon tax, which would make 
corporations pay for their harmful pollution and ensure our planet 
remains habitable for our children.
  Furthermore, as we invest in clean energy infrastructure to replace 
harmful fossil fuels, we must end the Trump tariffs on $360 billion 
worth of Chinese goods. These tariffs artificially increase the cost of 
materials in solar panels, wind turbines, and other products we need to 
power our economy with clean energy.
  Together, we can enact President Biden's agenda to turbocharge the 
clean energy economy and create good jobs.

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