MO HCR5

Support continued and increased importation of Canadian oil sands to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil from unstable governments and strengthen national security.

Urge Congress to support continued and increased importation of Canadian oil sands and ask the U.S. Secretary of State to approve the TransCanada Keystone Coast Expansion pipeline project pending since 2008.

Recognize Canadian oil reserves as the second largest in the world and note that Canada sends more than 99% of its oil exports to the United States, primarily to Midwestern refineries.

Direct the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to send properly inscribed copies of this resolution to each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation.