[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   ON INTRODUCTION OF THE PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACT OF 2006

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I introduce the Plug-In Hybrid 
Electric Vehicle Act of 2006, H.R. 5538. This bill will help reduce our 
Nation's dependence on foreign sources of oil by promoting plug-in 
vehicles and advancing new vehicle technologies. It also establishes a 
partnership between private and public entities to focus on electric 
drive technology.
  Americans are concerned about high gas prices, our dependence on 
foreign oil, and global warming. These cars have the potential to 
alleviate all three problems. The Federal Government needs to ensure 
that the research and development of alternative energy vehicles 
continues. Congress has a responsibility to help promote this new 
technology, and I am pleased that this bill already has significant 
bipartisan support.

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