Sheila Jackson Lee: “I thank the gentleman. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Pallone. I hope that our…”

“I thank the gentleman. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Pallone. I hope that our colleagues have heard us to emphasize the creation of jobs along with the environment, national security, and the energy resources of America. Mr. Chair, again, let me express my appreciation to Chairman Emeritus Barton and Ranking Member Pallone for their leadership and commitment to American energy independence, economic growth, national security, and expanding opportunities and diversifying the energy sector workforce. Mr. Chair, thank you for the opportunity to explain my amendment, which provides: Sec. 7. Report. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil exports will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national 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 10. As the Member of Congress from Houston, the energy capital of the nation, I have always been mindful of the importance and have strongly advocated for national energy policies that will make our nation more energy independent, preserve and create jobs, and keep our nation's economy strong.…”