Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and enhance consumer education.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill must address: (1) taking advantage of our abundant domestic coal supply; (2) using recent technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas; (3) increasing our domestic oil production and refining capacity; (4) expanding the use of renewable and alternative energy sources, with a focus on nuclear energy; (5) providing incentives for an increase in conservation and energy efficiency; (6) expanding research and development through new methods such as public-private partnerships; and (7) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources to reduce our dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 March 2011

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 March 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2011

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 March 2011

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Sponsors

• Robert Latta · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hssy00 · Standing

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