MS SC588

Requests U.S. Congress pass comprehensive clean energy jobs and climate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen national security.

Calls for national legislation to support alternative energy sources including wind, solar, wave, hydroelectricity, biofuels, advanced nuclear energy, and clean coal technologies.

Requires legislation to protect low and moderate income Americans from increased energy costs, invest in energy efficiency, and include emissions offsets.

Mandates that new offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration be subject to environmental protections and approval by affected states.

Stipulates that federal legislation must not preempt state efforts to control carbon emissions and advance clean energy innovations.