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IN SR0047

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ed Charbonneau

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana Senate expresses support for current and future efforts to achieve North American energy independence
  • Endorses the Keystone XL pipeline project, citing projected creation of 9,000 construction jobs and support for over 42,000 total jobs, with $2 billion in wages over two years
  • Urges federal policymakers to open access to offshore oil and natural gas resources currently off limits, asserting the U.S. could achieve 100% liquid fuel independence by 2025
  • Notes the energy industry contributes over $1 trillion annually to the U.S. economy and supports more than 9 million jobs
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of Congress

Legislative Description

Supporting North American energy independence.

Last Action

Senator Tallian added as second author.

3/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/20/2014

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