Background: Any plans that involve reforming the national energy policy need to include more renewable and alternative energy sources as well as a plan for conservation and the development of new technologies. Also, the plan must include a focus on increased energy efficiency. Representative Robert E. Latta of Ohio is sponsoring the bill which so far has been referred to the Comittee ofnEnergy and Commerce and at the same time the Comittee on Science and Technology, then to the House Energy and Commerce and the House Science and Technology, and most recently to the Subcomittee on Energy and Environment.
Goal of Action: To reform the national energy policy.
Specifics/Means of the goal: The government would invest more in research for alternative energy sources as well as programs for conservation and new technology. Also, a plan for increased consumer awareness and energy efficiency will be put into place in order to involve the public in refofming the energy policy.
Type of Power: Congress is using implied power in this case because the constitution does not specifically state that Congress has power over the environment and energy, but it is implied that it should be able to regulate such actions.
Analasys: Yes. Congress has all the right to reform the national energy policy for foreign and domestic benefit. The nations current energy is currently spinning out of control and if steps towards better efficiency and renewable energy sources are not taken the increasing energy use will have a devistating and irreversible effect on not only the United States, but also, the world.
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Through what expressed power is it implied that Congress can regulate this?
This is a good bill and i fell as though it should be passed because we need anything to help make are environment better. Also I fell as though congress is stalling this bill because it would interfere with there special interest groups.
I agree that energy use needs to be looked at more carefully, especially because of global warming problems and the environment. Since there are the technologies availiable, it should be put to use and better our lives by improving the environment.
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