On the recordJune 25, 2014
I would just add that the National Association of Manufacturers, on April 9--which claims to be the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 States--supports H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act. So the largest organization of manufacturers supports H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act. Mr. Chairman, I would also point out the risks if we do not have an outlet for American energy production. The result of shut-in wells and less production, indeed, will lead to increased prices for consumers, but the fact is that DOE studies have already stated that exporting natural gas has been shown to lead to net benefits to the U.S. economy, adding billions of dollars to our GDP, adding tens of thousands of jobs to our Nation's workforce, and removing people from the unemployment rolls. This is something this Congress ought to adopt today, a way to move forward on energy security, and a way to move forward on jobs that are ready to put people to work. Let's pass this bill today. I oppose the gentleman's amendment for the simple fact that it is unworkable and rewrites the law without adequate discussion and debate amongst this body. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
