Discussion · House of Representatives
Brian Babin Republican
“I want the House to pass this bill. It directs the Department of Energy to research and develop advanced geothermal energy. This will help America produce more reliable power and stay a leader in this technology.”
“Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Madam Speaker, the need for the United States to increase reliable baseload energy is very clear. To help meet this demand, the House has recently passed multiple bills to accelerate the development of geothermal energy. This legislation builds on those efforts and will help geothermal play an even greater role in meeting our Nation’s energy needs. H.R. 8790 authorizes and directs the Department of Energy to support the research and development of next-generation geothermal technologies, helping ensure that American leadership in this emerging industry remains number one. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Harrigan for his leadership on this bill, and I urge my colleagues to support this simple bipartisan measure. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”
Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Madam Speaker, the need for the United States to increase reliable baseload energy is very clear. To help meet this demand, the House has recently passed multiple bills to accelerate the development of geothermal energy. This legislation builds on those efforts and will help geothermal play an even greater role in meeting our Nation’s energy needs. H.R. 8790 authorizes and directs the Department of Energy to support the research and development of next-generation geothermal technologies, helping ensure that American leadership in this emerging industry remains number one. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Harrigan for his leadership on this bill, and I urge my colleagues to support this simple bipartisan measure. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.