Mike Honda: “I rise in support of H.R. 6203, which is very similar to a bill we marked up earlier this year in the Science Committee…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 6203, which is very similar to a bill we marked up earlier this year in the Science Committee, with some of the more expensive and contentious elements taken out. I'm pleased that this bill, which enjoys bipartisan support, contains amendments offered by a number of my colleagues in committee, including Mr. Baird, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Mr. Brad Miller, Ranking Member Gordon, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Al Green, Ms. Woolsey, Ms. Jackson-Lee. The bill addresses research on a wide range of important energy technologies, including advanced biofuels, hydrogen storage, wind energy, plug in hybrid vehicles, energy efficient buildings, and alternative biobased fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel. The bill also establishes programs for energy technology transfer and green energy education, and calls for a study of an advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy. I'm particularly pleased that the bill includes research on advanced solar photovoltaic technologies and a photovoltaic demonstration program.”