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AL HR108

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Alan Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Requests the Alabama Congressional Delegation to be diligent and proactive in preserving consumer energy choices for propane use by homeowners and businesses.

  • Identifies propane as an approved clean fuel under the 1990 Clean Air Act that reduces greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and air pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide compared to gasoline and diesel.

  • Emphasizes propane's reliability as an energy source that operates independently of the electric grid and continues to function during extreme weather and natural disasters.

  • Notes the U.S. is the leading propane producer with abundant domestic supply, and domestic propane production is expected to grow rapidly while maintaining downward pressure on average prices.

  • Expresses concern that certain energy policies threaten to limit or eliminate propane use for businesses and homeowners.

Legislative Description

ENCOURAGING THE ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BE PROACTIVE IN PROTECTING ALABAMA'S PROPANE INDUSTRY BY PRESERVING THE CONSUMER ENERGY CHOICE TO USE PROPANE AS A CLEAN FUEL ENERGY SOURCE.

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Last Action

Concur In and Adopt

4/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules4/20/2023

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