Tom Suozzi: “Mr. Speaker, here are three simple facts. Number one, the cost of living in America today is the number one concern on…”

“Mr. Speaker, here are three simple facts. Number one, the cost of living in America today is the number one concern on the minds of Americans. Number two, increasing energy prices are a major factor causing an increase in American families' cost of living. Number three, energy-efficient appliances and appliance standards save Americans more than $500 in energy bills per year. They are also good for our environment. More efficient appliances will not only save money, but they conserve water, conserve energy, and reduce overall emissions that are killing our planet. This bill, without an amendment, would gut the program that sets these standards and pave the way for the administration to repeal existing standards. It is bad for our wallets. It is bad for our planet. It is just bad policy. I cannot vote for the proposed bill as written, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.”