IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 194 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive 
plan to reform our national energy policy must promote American energy 
security and develop the abundant resources of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2017 
Mr. LATTA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy 
policy must promote American energy security and de-
velop the abundant resources of the United States. 
Whereas the United States total annual energy consumption 
is approximately 97.7 quadrillion BTU; 
Whereas the United States has greatly increased domestic oil 
production over the last decade, leading to net imports of 
petroleum decreasing to 24 percent, the lowest number 
since 1970; 
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Whereas the United States has seen natural gas reserves and 
production exceed estimates, and due to this is expected 
to be a net exporter by 2020; 
Whereas nuclear power has supplied approximately one-fifth 
of annual United States electricity since 1990 and pro-
vides approximately 60 percent of the carbon-free elec-
tricity of the United States; 
Whereas renewable sources of energy account for 11 percent 
of domestic energy production; and 
Whereas the United States has abundant coal reserves, in-
cluding a demonstrated reserve base estimated to contain 
477 billion short tons: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that in order to meet our Nation’s long-term 
energy demands the following must be addressed in any 
comprehensive energy bill considered by the 115th Con-
gress: 
(1) Encouraging technological innovations to 
exploit our vast supply of natural gas. 
(2) Increasing our domestic oil production, in-
frastructure, and refining capacity. 
(3) Exploring and investing in the current nu-
clear fleet and advanced reactor technologies. 
(4) Taking advantage of our domestic coal sup-
ply through processes such as carbon capture, utili-
zation, and storage. 
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(5) Using expanded renewable and alternative 
energy sources. 
(6) Supporting additional research and develop-
ment through new and innovative methods, including 
public-private partnerships. 
(7) Promoting increased conservation and en-
ergy efficiency. 
(8) Enhancing consumer awareness and edu-
cation regarding domestic energy use, supply, and 
development. 
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