[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4974]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 794--PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH 
        SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, TO BE ``NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK''

  Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Reed, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. 
Burr, Mr. Portman, Mr. King, Mr. Graham, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. 
Coons, Mr. Braun, Mr. Romney, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. 
Warnock, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Warren, Mr. Manchin, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Sinema, 
Mr. Lujan, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Sullivan) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 794

       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, 
     enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy 
     sources;
       Whereas the ``2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' 
     published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end 
     of 2021, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the 
     United States employed approximately 7,800,000 individuals;
       Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean 
     energy is essential to reducing global 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 26 through September 
     30, 2022, to be ``National Clean Energy Week'';
       (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 affordable, 
     clean, and 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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