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GA HR1785
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Benfield
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution sponsored by Representative Benfield of the 85th district requesting the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive clean energy jobs and climate legislation
- Cites that the U.S. spends approximately $1 billion per day on oil imports, with projected costs of $8.5 trillion by 2030 without comprehensive clean energy legislation
- Notes clean energy jobs are growing 250% faster than the rest of the economy, with projections of up to 2 million new jobs from comprehensive clean energy legislation
- Calls on Congress to create a unified framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protect low- and moderate-income Americans from increased energy costs, and invest in energy efficiency and alternative energy sources including wind, solar, hydroelectricity, biofuels, advanced nuclear research, and clean coal technologies
- Emphasizes that federal legislation should not preempt states' rights to control emissions and promote renewable energy, and directs the Clerk to transmit copies to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
Legislative Description
United States Congress; adopt legislation that promotes jobs and energy development; request
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/26/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment3/24/2010
Full Bill Text
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