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DE SCR27
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Brady
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Congress to enact comprehensive legislation addressing climate change and energy through approaches that stimulate the green economy and create jobs
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Notes that renewable energy investments create twice as many jobs per $1 million invested compared to conventional energy, and energy efficiency investments create 4-5 times as many jobs
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Calls for national clean energy legislation to protect low and moderate income Americans from increased energy costs
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Requests that federal legislation not preempt state efforts like Delaware's Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
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References pending federal bills including HR 2454 (American Clean Energy and Security Act, passed House June 26, 2009) and S 1733 (Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act)
Legislative Description
Urging The President And The United States Congress To Address The Issue Of Climate Change And Energy By Passing Clean Energy Legislation That Promotes Jobs And Innovative Energy Development, Strenghtens National Energy And Economic Security, And Positions The United States To Be A Leader In The Field Of Clean Energy.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (ENERGY) in House with 11 On Its Merits
4/29/2010