Ed Markey: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title II of the Rules Committee Print, add the following new section: SEC. 203. REDUCING DEMAND FOR OIL. Notwithstanding any limitation on agency action contained in the amendment made by section 201 of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may use any authority under the Clean Air Act, as in effect prior to the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate any regulation concerning, take any action relating to, or take into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, if the Administrator determines that such promulgation, action or consideration will increase North American energy independence by reducing demand for oil. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 788, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.”