Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7) took to the House floor for a debate on energy policy where he commended Congressman Roskam for his leadership and foresight on advancing an "all of the above" energy strategy including the use of alternative energy sources.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Gas Prices Energy Oil Fuel Ed Perlmutter Democrat Republican Alternative Wind Solar Nuclear
Added: July 17, 2008

Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7) took to the House floor for a debate on energy policy where he commended Congressman Roskam for his leadership and foresight on advancing an "all of the above" energy strategy including the use of alternative energy sources.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Gas Prices Energy Oil Fuel Ed Perlmutter Democrat Republican Alternative Wind Solar Nuclear
Added: July 17, 2008

Congressman Peter Roskam discusses his solutions to our energy needs, and the majority's unwillingness to bring relief to American families. Congressman Roskam offered an amendment to HR 6063, the NASA Authorization Act, that would have struck from the bill plans for a Deep Space Climate Observatory and instead would have created a research and development initiative for an alternative fuel for commercial aviation. The amendment directed the initiative to consider the need to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, provide stability to the airline industry, and reduce emissions. Rather than hearing bipartisan solutions, the majority insisted on a partisan roster of amendments devoid of any solutions that will bring relief to the American people. Instead of pursuing solutions, the majority is still searching for a problem.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Airlines Alternative Energy Gas Prices
Added: June 11, 2008

Congressman Peter Roskam discusses his solutions to our energy needs, and the disappointing lack of bipartisan efforts to bring relief to American families. Congressman Roskam offered an amendment to HR 6063, the NASA Authorization Act, that would have struck from the bill plans for a Deep Space Climate Observatory and instead would have created a research and development initiative for an alternative fuel for commercial aviation. The amendment directed the initiative to consider the need to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, provide stability to the airline industry, and reduce emissions. This effort would have brought energy relief to US consumers and businesses by harnessing American innovation and directing it toward energy solutions for the aviation industry.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Airlines Alternative Energy Gas Prices
Added: June 11, 2008

Congressman Peter Roskam discusses his solutions to our energy needs, and the disappointing lack of bipartisan efforts to bring relief to American families. Congressman Roskam offered an amendment to HR 6063, the NASA Authorization Act, that would have struck from the bill plans for a Deep Space Climate Observatory and instead would have created a research and development initiative for an alternative fuel for commercial aviation. The amendment directed the initiative to consider the need to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, provide stability to the airline industry, and reduce emissions. This effort would have brought energy relief to US consumers and businesses by harnessing American innovation and directing it toward energy solutions for the aviation industry.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Airlines Alternative Energy Gas Prices
Added: June 11, 2008

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Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Alternative Energy GOP Gas Prices
Added: May 21, 2008

Congressman Peter Roskam went to the House floor to protest being shut out of debate on HR 6049, an energy tax bill. Instead of embracing Mr. Roskam's common-sense solution to our energy challenges in transportation, the majority would not allow debate on any amendments. Congressman Roskam offered an amendment that would have provided states and local units of government the benefits of a tax credit for bi-fuel vehicles. The amendment represented a unique opportunity for governmental entities to move their vehicle fleets to alternative fuels, to realize environmental benefits and cost savings on fuel, and broaden the market for wider commercial application.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Alternative Energy GOP Gas Prices
Added: May 21, 2008

Congressman Peter Roskam went to the House floor to protest being shut out of debate on HR 6049, an energy tax bill. Instead of embracing Mr. Roskam's common-sense solution to our energy challenges in transportation, the majority would not allow debate on any amendments. Congressman Roskam offered an amendment that would have provided states and local units of government the benefits of a tax credit for bi-fuel vehicles. The amendment represented a unique opportunity for governmental entities to move their vehicle fleets to alternative fuels, to realize environmental benefits and cost savings on fuel, and broaden the market for wider commercial application.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Alternative Energy GOP Gas Prices
Added: May 21, 2008

Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today was pleased to see the passage of H.R. 5512, the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008, a Democratic bill that contained many provisions authored by Roskam in H.R. 4036, the Cents and Sensibility Act of 2007. Roskam's specific provisions, which passed in the United States House of Representatives today, will directly save the American taxpayer $1 billion dollars over the next decade. Roskam released the following statement: "If the American people want a simple example of how the government wastes their hard earned tax dollars they don't need to look any further than the loose change in their pocket. As the costs to produce the penny surpassed what the penny is worth, Congress and the U.S. Mint have done nothing -- until today. "At 1.7 cents per penny, Congress' inaction has cost the American taxpayer millions of dollars. By merely changing the metallic composition of the penny, my provisions will directly save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the next decade. "Congress today took a step in the right direction by reining in one of the billions of dollars in wasteful government spending programs. Albeit a small step, it marks a common sense solution that will save the hard-earned dollars of Illinois families." Summary of H.R. 5512: H.R. 5512 would require the Secretary of Treasury to prescribe the weight and composition of certain U.S. coins, including the dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and penny. Under current law, the weight and composition of these coins is prescribed statutorily. H.R. 5512 would require the Secretary to take certain factors into consideration when determining the weight and composition of the aforementioned coins. Specifically, the Secretary would be required to consult with merchants who would be affected by the change. The Secretary would be required to consider the effect on vending machines and commercial coin processing equipment in order to ensure that any new coins would not interfere or interrupt existing coin acceptance equipment. Finally, H.R. 5512 would require the secretary to produce a one cent coin comprised primarily of steel within 270 days of the enactment of this legislation. The bill would require that the steel 1-cent coin be treated to give the coin the same copper appearance as one cent coins produced currently.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Penny Composition One Billion Taxpayers GOP Illinois
Added: May 13, 2008

Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today was pleased to see the passage of H.R. 5512, the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008, a Democratic bill that contained many provisions authored by Roskam in H.R. 4036, the Cents and Sensibility Act of 2007. Roskam's specific provisions, which passed in the United States House of Representatives today, will directly save the American taxpayer $1 billion dollars over the next decade. Roskam released the following statement: "If the American people want a simple example of how the government wastes their hard earned tax dollars they don't need to look any further than the loose change in their pocket. As the costs to produce the penny surpassed what the penny is worth, Congress and the U.S. Mint have done nothing -- until today. "At 1.7 cents per penny, Congress' inaction has cost the American taxpayer millions of dollars. By merely changing the metallic composition of the penny, my provisions will directly save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the next decade. "Congress today took a step in the right direction by reining in one of the billions of dollars in wasteful government spending programs. Albeit a small step, it marks a common sense solution that will save the hard-earned dollars of Illinois families." Summary of H.R. 5512: H.R. 5512 would require the Secretary of Treasury to prescribe the weight and composition of certain U.S. coins, including the dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and penny. Under current law, the weight and composition of these coins is prescribed statutorily. H.R. 5512 would require the Secretary to take certain factors into consideration when determining the weight and composition of the aforementioned coins. Specifically, the Secretary would be required to consult with merchants who would be affected by the change. The Secretary would be required to consider the effect on vending machines and commercial coin processing equipment in order to ensure that any new coins would not interfere or interrupt existing coin acceptance equipment. Finally, H.R. 5512 would require the secretary to produce a one cent coin comprised primarily of steel within 270 days of the enactment of this legislation. The bill would require that the steel 1-cent coin be treated to give the coin the same copper appearance as one cent coins produced currently.

Author: RoskamIL06
Keywords: Congressman Peter Roskam Penny Composition One Billion Taxpayers GOP Illinois
Added: May 13, 2008