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Schauer Votes to Support Clean Energy Bill to Create 54,000 Michigan Jobs
Landmark legislation will boost Michigan's economy, help break America's dependence on foreign oil
WASHINGTON,
Jun 26 -
Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to support the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), a bill that represents the next step toward a comprehensive energy plan that will fuel lasting economic recovery, break our dependence on foreign oil, and reduce the threat of deadly pollution. By investing in clean and renewable energy sources, the legislation will create an estimated 54,000 Michigan jobs, and approximately 3,600 in the 7th congressional district alone.
"My top priority as a member of Congress is to fight for Michigan jobs, and this bill will help put our people back to work," said Schauer. "After careful review, I worked to address the concerns raised by my constituents and fought to improve the legislation. As a result, I am confident that this is the jumpstart we need to turn Michigan's economy around and help break our dependence on foreign oil."
According to an analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this legislation will cost the average household in the 7th district 48 cents per day, or about the cost of a postage stamp. There are an estimated 50,000 households in our area that will see a net income gain as a result of consumer protection provisions included in the bill.
The bill will create a system of clean energy incentives that will spur the development of new sources of energy while confronting the threat of carbon pollution. These incentives will lead to innovations that will, in turn, create millions of good, new jobs and ensure America will continue to lead in the 21st century global economy. And they will allow us to crack down on polluters while reducing deadly emissions that contaminate the water we drink and pollute the air we breathe.
Additionally, the bill would provide a much-needed boost to the auto industry through allowances worth $20 billion from 2012-2025. These allowances are aimed at spurring development of advanced technology vehicles, including financial assistance for retooling factories to manufacture electric vehicles.
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