Sheila Jackson Lee: “Let me just simply say my amendment answers many of the concerns that have been expressed on the floor of the House by…”

“Let me just simply say my amendment answers many of the concerns that have been expressed on the floor of the House by giving empirical data, not 10 years and beyond, but in a period up to 10 years, to let us make further informative decisions to provide for the energy resources of the American people, the national resources, and, of course, being able to provide for the national security. With that, I ask for support of the Jackson Lee amendment. Mr. Chair, let me express my appreciation to Chairman Emeritus Barton and Ranking Member Pallone for their leadership and commitment to American energy independence and economic growth and security. I also wish to thank Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Slaughter, and the members of the Rules Committee for making in order Jackson Lee Amendment Number 9. Mr. Chair, thank you for the opportunity to explain my amendment, which provides: Sec. 7. Report. Not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report that reviews the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting United States energy and national security.…”