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IN HR0021
Resolution
Status
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Eric Koch
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AI Summary
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Urges the President to support continued and increased importation of oil derived from Canadian oil sands and to pursue North American energy independence through supportive tax, regulatory, and access policies
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Calls on the U.S. Secretary of State to approve the Keystone XL pipeline application from TransCanada to reduce dependence on unstable foreign governments and strengthen ties with Canada
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Cites U.S. Department of State findings that Keystone XL would support over 42,000 jobs, generate $2 billion in worker wages, and have "limited adverse environmental impacts" with little risk to groundwater
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Notes the U.S. crude oil and natural gas industry contributes more than $1 trillion annually (over 7% of GDP) and supports more than 9 million jobs
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States the Keystone XL project would create approximately 9,000 construction jobs, with 75% of pipe sourced from North American mills and $800 million in goods already sourced from U.S. manufacturers
Legislative Description
A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging national policy makers to adopt an energy approach that increases United States energy security, achieves North American energy independence, ensures the availability of needed pipelines and infrastructure, stimulates the United States economy, and creates American jobs.
Last Action
Representative Frye added as coauthor.
2/27/2014