HRES 1537

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 14, 2026

Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Kean, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Carson, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Costa, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Lawler, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Cohen, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Latta, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Fleischmann, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Obernolte, and Mr. Wittman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as “National Clean Energy Week”.

Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low- emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the report of the Department of Energy entitled “2025 United States Energy & Employment Report” found that, at the end of 2024, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 8,500,000 individuals; Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the onsite nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States; and Whereas September 14 through September 18, 2026, should be considered “National Clean Energy Week”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) expresses support for the designation of “National Clean Energy Week”;

(2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century;

(3) applauds the work of the Department of Energy National Laboratories in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alaska, South Carolina, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York;

(4) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies;

(5) supports reliable and affordable energy for Americans; and

(6) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States. <all>