Miller Message

On July 11 of this year, a barrel of crude oil was being traded for an all-time record high of $147. 27.  On July 25th, Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco kicked off her book tour.  On August 1st the Democratic majority skipped town to peddle their tax and spend, “do nothing” agenda throughout the United States.  As Speaker Pelosi officially jet setted across the country, closely monitoring her book sales, Republicans were back in Washington closely monitoring the price of gas and we are happy to report that at press time today, a barrel of crude oil is $97, a seven month low.  

With just two weeks left until congress adjourns, last week’s floor schedule was packed with non-binding resolutions and other non-essential bills. At a time when Americans desperately need relief from the high price of gasoline, we should be deliberating energy policy, not passing resolutions recognizing a world hunger problem or spending nearly four hours debating the importance of a stream in Vermont.  As the110th Congress draws to a close, the majority has passed only one appropriations bill and put forth no meaningful energy legislation.

My Republican colleagues and I have meaningful energy legislation that is ready now. The solution to America’s energy problems is House Resolution 6566, the American Energy Act. This “all of the above” energy bill would increase domestic energy supplies, advance efficiency as well as renewable and alternative energy, and promote conservation. The bill would create an innovative environment that promotes new energy technology. Additionally, the bill addresses Americans’ demands to explore American natural resources.

The American people know the Democrats control Congress and they know Democrats are doing nothing about our energy problems.  It’s time to hold the leadership of this Congress accountable and demand they bring our “all of the above” bill to the floor for a vote.  Any bills that include hidden tax increases and wasteful spending in the form of subsidies for liberal special interests should be voted against. 

The time for politics is over my friends- we must act now!  Please call Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and demand a vote on HR 6566!