Energy Package Passes House with Ellmers' Amendments

Statement

Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the following release after passage of her two amendments and support of H.R. 8 -- the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act.

"After working with the Energy & Power subcommittee on a comprehensive energy package for the last several months, I am thrilled to see it passed in the House. This bill, H.R. 8, helps to unleash our nation's full energy potential and also moves to modernize and secure our energy infrastructure."

"In addition to my two provisions already in this legislation, I introduced two amendments* this week to roll back misguided regulations affecting American manufacturers and to further promote the much needed modernization of our nation's outdated electric grid. These amendments passed by voice vote and are included in the final bill we passed today.

"This energy package overhauls our antiquated energy infrastructure and brings it up to speed with the 21st century. Today's legislation is pivotal to capitalizing on our nation's energy potential and critical to maintaining our status as the world's leading energy producer."

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