Lisa Murkowski actually said...

a chance for our country to diversify our fuel mix and break our dependence on foreign oil-and achieve energy independence from OPEC imports...

allows appropriations to cover credit subsidy costs, but in practice applicants have largely decided to self-pay these amounts.

Ending the practice of fire borrowing so that we actually do more in prevention and preparedness up front.

I think it shows that we are serious about getting something done.