Comprehensive Energy Policy

Comprehensive Energy Policy -- (House of Representatives - June 16, 2004)

(Mr. GILLMOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of a comprehensive energy policy. America needs comprehensive energy legislation to fill the country's critical and growing energy needs. It is vital to our national security, will generate new jobs, and make America more competitive.

The House has continued to focus our attention on this important issue with the passage of H.R. 4503, the Energy Policy Act, yesterday afternoon. I am glad that the House has again presented yet another opportunity to the other body to finally deal with energy policy that is so important to our constituents.

With gas over $2 a gallon in many areas, it is clear Americans are paying for legislative inaction. It is not just gasoline; it is also high natural gas prices that are hurting both our Nation's agriculture and manufacturing.

Mr. Speaker, I would urge my colleagues to support a strong, pro-growth comprehensive energy policy that will allow the United States to remain competitive and create jobs at home.

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