Pelosi Statement on Vehicle Efficiency Standards

August 1, 2007
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening on House consideration of amendments on vehicle efficiency standards to the energy bill that the House will consider later this week:

'My long-stated goal has been to bring to the floor a strong energy bill that builds on the unity we have within the Democratic Caucus.

'I strongly respect Chairman Ed Markey and Congressman Baron Hill for their decisions to withdraw their amendments on fuel efficiency standards in the interest of promoting passage of a consensus energy bill.

'The American people - in every region of the country - overwhelmingly support stronger fuel efficiency standards, and we will have an opportunity to address this issue shortly.  The Senate energy bill does contain a CAFE provision, which I support.'