H. Res. 58 (Introduced in House) — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and enhance consumer education.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to meet our Nation’s growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, the following must be addressed in any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill considered by the 113th Congress:

(1)

Taking advantage of our abundant domestic coal supply.

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Using recent technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas.

(3)

Increasing our domestic oil production and refining capacity.

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Expanding use of renewable and alternative energy sources, with a focus on nuclear energy.

(5)

Promoting and providing incentives for an increase in conservation and energy efficiency.

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Expanding and promoting additional research and development through new and innovative methods such as public-private partnerships.

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Enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources to reduce our dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

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Feb 6, 2013viewing Introduced in House Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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