Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Votes For American Clean Energy And Security Act

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Today, Congressman Gregory Meeks voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act that will create millions of new American jobs, limit the pollution that causes climate change and reduces the U.S. dependence on foreign oil. This bill passed by a vote on the House floor of 219 to 212.

"I believe that this bill will expedite economic recovery by creating millions of jobs for Americans and foster the development of new industries. Energy costs have increased over the years and this new legislation was passed to prevent costs from rising to protect the American taxpayer," stated Congressman Gregory Meeks.

This bill will significantly reduce dangerous pollution by limiting emissions from electric utilities, oil refineries and other major energy sources. In addition, private investment in nuclear power, cleaner coal technology and new American vehicle technology advancements are encouraged in this legislation. All forms of clean energy are promoted under this legislation, which include: wind, solar, geothermal and biomass.

"It is important that we develop and execute a new energy policy that would effectively deal with global climate crisis while significantly reducing environmental and health hazards. America is in the process of rebuilding a new clean energy economy that will not only create new jobs on American soil, but maintain America as a global economic leader," stated Congressman Gregory Meeks.

Now serving in his sixth full-term, Meeks was elected to the House on February 3, 1998. Representing New York's Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, Meeks' district covers all towns of Southeast Queens, Far Rockaway and Howard Beach. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congressman Meeks is the Chairman of the International Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee. He is a Member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), New Democrats Coalition and the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC). He serves as the Co-chair of the Malaysia Caucus, Services Caucus, Dialogue Caucus, OAS Caucus and the Middle East Economic Partnership Caucus.

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