Continuing its work on policies to realize the full potential of the nation’s newfound energy abundance, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power has scheduled a markup on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider a Committee Print that includes the following titles: Title I, Modernizing and Protecting Infrastructure, Title II, 21st Century Workforce, Title III, Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Title IV, Energy Efficiency and Accountability.
Wednesday’s markup comes after weeks of bipartisan negotiations to produce the building blocks of a comprehensive energy package that capitalizes on America’s energy potential. The broad energy bill seeks to modernize our dated energy policies that were written during a time of energy scarcity. The committee has held seven legislative hearings and received testimony from 9 governmental witnesses, including the Secretary of Energy, and 38 private sector organizations.
“I’m looking forward to continuing what has already been an informative discussion on our comprehensive energy bill with Wednesday’s markup," Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) said. “As we work to put our policies of energy scarcity behind us, we remain focused on maximizing our energy abundance in this new era. I appreciate the bipartisan collaboration that has gone into putting together this comprehensive bill, and look forward to our continued work together."
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), stated, “This week’s subcommittee vote will mark an important milestone as we work to build the Architecture of Abundance. Wednesday’s markup is the next step in ensuring we not only get this legislation done but get it done right. The sooner we say yes to energy, the sooner we can take full advantage of America’s energy abundance and bring our policies into the 21st century to create jobs and keep energy affordable."
An electronic copy of the language to be considered can be found on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s website here.
