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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 398
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 4, 2023
Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Coons, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Smith, Mr. King, Mr. Reed, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Graham, Mr. Romney, Ms. Warren, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Cassidy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week
.
Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before;
Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources;
Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years;
Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources;
Whereas the report of the Department of Energy entitled United States Energy & Employment Report 2023
found that, at the end of 2022, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 8,100,000 individuals;
Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions;
Whereas clean energy jobs contribute to the growth of local economies; and
Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
designates the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week
;
encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century;
encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies;
supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and
recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the leadership of the United States in the global energy marketplace and in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.