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“SENATE RESOLUTION 381--PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, TO BE ``NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK''” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S6678-S6679 on Sept. 23.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 381--PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, TO BE ``NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK''
Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Portman, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Graham, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Romney, Mr. Coons, Ms. Ernst, Mr. King, Mr. Burr, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 381
Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before;
Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources;
Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years;
Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs and increase deployment of clean energy sources;
Whereas the ``2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end of 2020, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 7,500,000 individuals;
Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing emissions;
Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; and
Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) proclaims the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, to be ``National Clean Energy Week'';
(2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century;
(3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-emitting energy technologies; and
(4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
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