On September 8, 2008, I, along with other supporters of
the American Energy Act stood on the steps of the U.S.
Capitol demanding a vote on the legislation. The American
Energy Act will help lower the price you pay at the pump by encouraging
innovation and investment in renewable energy, increasing conservation
and increasing exploration for new sources of energy.
I know how high energy costs are hurting
Eastern Washington farmers, families and small businesses, and it's important
we have the opportunity to vote on the American Energy Act.
Spreading
the Word
Most Americans support exploring for new sources
of American energy, but not everyone in Congress agrees. Help me
spread the word to convince my fellow members it's time to act!
I explained
my "all of the above" energy approach in this
column that ran in the Seattle Times.
On July 24, 2008, I recorded
this video statement urging Democrat House leadership to schedule
an energy vote before leaving for the August district work period.
Unfortunately, they sent us home without a vote.
I've
laid out the approaches I believe will make America more energy
independent and reduce gas prices. Click here
to see some of my thoughts on how we arrived at $4+ gasoline and
where we go from here.
Recognizing
the Role of Hydropower in Meeting America's Energy Needs
As Ranking Member on the Water and Power Subcommittee,
I am working to protect our Pacific Northwest dams and spread the
word about the many benefits of renewable, clean and emissions-free
hydropower.
Aerial view of Grand Coulee Dam
(Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation)
Hydropower Caucus: I created the
bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus to educate Members
of Congress and their staffs about recognzing the role of hydropower
as a clean, renewable, affordable source of energy. Read
more...
Recognizing the 75th Anniversary
of Grand Coulee Dam: I introduced a resolution commemorating
the dam's critical role in the national and economic security
of the United States and the contributions of hydroelectric power
to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Read
the resolution here...
McMorris Rodgers' Provisions Included in Higher Education
Bill
McMorris Rodgers served
as a confereee to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.
The bill, which passed the House, contains several of the priorities
McMorris Rodgers has been working for since coming to Congress.
“I
remain deeply concerned that removing the 36th RQF from Fairchild
AFB will reduce the effectiveness of Air Force survival training
and reduce the lifesaving resources in the Northwest,” McMorris
Rodgers said.
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers visiting the
36RQF crew in April of 2007.
In December, the Washington State
Congressional delegation asked the Air Force to provide a report
outlining the squadron's capabilities in the Northwest. The report
came back in May and left many of my questions unanswered. That's
why in a follow-up letter I asked the Air Force to provide more
specific answers that I believe will highlight the important role
the 36th RQF plays at Fairchild and across the Northwest.
You can read the report and follow
up letter by clicking here.
"It’s the goal of the Congressional
Down Syndrome Caucus to allow every child with Down syndrome to
reach their full potential. We’ll work to raise expectations
and improve education, make it easier for people with Down syndrome
to find jobs, and promote funding and research for effective treatments
and therapies,” McMorris Rodgers said.
Click here
to learn more about Down syndrome and the Congressional Down Syndrome
Caucus.
McMorris
Rodgers Introduces Family-Friendly Workplace Act On May 13th, Congresswoman
Cathy McMorris introduced a bill that will give families the freedom
to make choices that work best for them as well as meet the needs
of our 21st century workforce.
Resources: Click here
to read McMorris Rodgers' opinion article about Family-Friendly
Workplace Act
Link
to press release about Family-Friendly Workplace Act
Click here
to for more information about the Family-Friendly Workplace Act
and other workforce issues.
Click here
to read an editorial from the Spokesman Review praising the Family-Friendly
Workplace Act.
McMorris
Rodgers Helps Develop New Agenda for American Families On May 14th,
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and other women Members of
Congress stood on the Capitol steps to unveil their new agenda “The
American Families Agenda: Assuring the American Dream.”
“This agenda is focused on providing Eastern
Washington families with solutions to the challenges they face,”
McMorris Rodgers said.
Resources:
Click here to read
more, including an outline of the full
agenda.
About
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