Miller unveils energy legislation
Rep. Gary
Miller on Friday unveiled a comprehensive energy bill that he says will
reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, boost its economy and
lower energy costs.
Miller introduced the American Energy Production and Cost Reduction Act, which would reduce regulatory burdens that delay advances in domestic energy production.
In addition, the bill ensures that all coastal waters off the United States are open for drilling, motivates states by sharing a portion of the revenue derived, and uses the earnings from offshore drilling to pay down the country's national debt, according to a news release from Miller's office.
The bill guarantees nuclear power will be a viable option for future generations and supports renewable energy tax incentives for wind, solar, biodiesel and other forms of energy.
The legislation also places Congress on record that it will not enact policies that will increase Americans' energy bills, such as job-killing cap-and-tax legislation, according to a news release from Miller's office.
"Despite the fact that gas prices are steadily rising again and the deficit is quickly growing, congressional Democrats and the administration are currently on track to implement a cap and trade proposal, which raise utility bills and kill American jobs," Miller said.
"At the same time, the administration has also limited domestic energy production by freezing all pending rules that would have expanded energy production in twelve areas of the outer continental shelf for offshore drilling.
"At a time when our nation is facing economic hardship, it is unacceptable to increase the cost of energy, ship American jobs overseas, and severely restrict the production of American-made energy.
"Rather than implement a cap and tax scheme, I have introduced a comprehensive energy bill that encourages domestic energy production, jumpstarts our economy, and lowers energy costs for all Americans."
Miller is a Republican who represents the 42nd District, which includes Diamond Bar, Chino and Chino Hills.
Miller introduced the American Energy Production and Cost Reduction Act, which would reduce regulatory burdens that delay advances in domestic energy production.
In addition, the bill ensures that all coastal waters off the United States are open for drilling, motivates states by sharing a portion of the revenue derived, and uses the earnings from offshore drilling to pay down the country's national debt, according to a news release from Miller's office.
The bill guarantees nuclear power will be a viable option for future generations and supports renewable energy tax incentives for wind, solar, biodiesel and other forms of energy.
The legislation also places Congress on record that it will not enact policies that will increase Americans' energy bills, such as job-killing cap-and-tax legislation, according to a news release from Miller's office.
"Despite the fact that gas prices are steadily rising again and the deficit is quickly growing, congressional Democrats and the administration are currently on track to implement a cap and trade proposal, which raise utility bills and kill American jobs," Miller said.
"At the same time, the administration has also limited domestic energy production by freezing all pending rules that would have expanded energy production in twelve areas of the outer continental shelf for offshore drilling.
"At a time when our nation is facing economic hardship, it is unacceptable to increase the cost of energy, ship American jobs overseas, and severely restrict the production of American-made energy.
"Rather than implement a cap and tax scheme, I have introduced a comprehensive energy bill that encourages domestic energy production, jumpstarts our economy, and lowers energy costs for all Americans."
Miller is a Republican who represents the 42nd District, which includes Diamond Bar, Chino and Chino Hills.
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This is another 'solution' that creates bigger problems. After you've polluted the oceans even more and used up all the oil, then what? Isn't the problem over population? Shouldn't we be working towards halting the increase in population? If not now, when? We cannot continue to populate the earth like we are doing. Can you imagine another 50 years from now? We can do something about the quality of life for our grandchildren. We need to be responsible. Americans already practice birth control. Our population is exploding because of immigration. It's time to realize that we cannot save the world. And 'growth' is not the answer. Drilling off shore is not the answer. Without vision, a people perish.