    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [July 29, 2005]
    [Page 1283]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Passage of Energy Legislation
    July 29, 2005

        I applaud the Congress for today's passage of an energy bill that
    will help secure our energy future and reduce our dependence on foreign
    sources of energy. The energy bill will increase conservation and
    efficiency, diversify our energy supply with alternative and renewable
    sources, expand domestic energy production in environmentally sensitive
    ways, and modernize our electricity infrastructure. Four years ago, I
    called for a national energy plan to address our Nation's energy needs
    for the 21st century. The bipartisan energy bill passed today will give
    America a comprehensive national energy strategy for the first time in
    more than a decade and is critically important to our long-term national
    and economic security. I look forward to signing it into law.