Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of an amendment Congressman Jerry McNerney and I are offering today to the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations Act. Our amendment would increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by $2 million for the SuperTruck II program, and it is fully offset. The SuperTruck program at the Department of Energy (DOE) helps research and develop more fuel efficient long-haul, tractor-trailers, which is important not just for our environment but also for our economy. The types of improvements we may see as a result of this program include better engine efficiency, aerodynamics, and truck weight. The Appropriations Committee included $20 million of the requested $60 million for the SuperTruck II program. While I am grateful for the funding, I believe we can do more. I would like to thank Congressman McNerney for his help on this amendment as well as Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur for all their efforts on this bill. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Buck”