U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, praised the Senate recently for passing S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and highlighted the House’s companion bill, which passed late last year.
“I congratulate Senator (Lisa) Murkowski (R-AK) on today’s bipartisan Senate vote," Upton said. "With today’s milestone, we are one step closer to embracing policies that say 'yes' to energy. We’ve made significant progress toward modernizing and protecting our energy infrastructure, promoting innovation and energy efficiency while strengthening U.S. energy security and jobs. But more work needs to be done.”
Upton spoke about the comprehensive energy bill that the House passed last December, H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, which would update energy policy to better accommodate today's needs. The bill would modernize energy regulation created in the 1970s, which was based on scarcity, to maximize the country’s energy potential.
The two bills carry several similar provisions.
“Our newfound energy abundance has completely flipped the script, and it’s time our energy laws caught up to the 21st century,” Upton said. “I look forward to conferencing with our counterparts in the Senate as we work to advance H.R. 8 into law and keep energy prices affordable for all Americans.”
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