Sen. Sessions introduced the BEST Act (Better Energy Strategy for Tomorrow) which calls on the United States to create a bold, comprehensive national energy plan. This plan will move us toward relying on American energy, not foreign resources. It will strengthen our national security, foster economic growth and reduce harmful emissions. Sen. Sessions believes that his bill focuses on the nation’s best interest in this time of soaring energy prices.
Many citizens are concerned about rising gas prices and the impact on the family budget. Senator Sessions is pushing to explore new ways to increase production, increase supply and reduce the unprecedented high prices we are experiencing today. Sessions has also supported research and development into new technologies such as fuel cells and biofuels that could lessen our dependency on oil.
America needs an energy policy that strengthens our national security, fosters economic growth, and protects the environment.
Ending our dependence on foreign oil is an important step we must take to make America more secure. By producing the energy we consume here at home, America will be more prosperous. By increasing production, America may be able to reduce the price of gas. By developing technologies that utilize cleaner burning fuels, America can decrease harmful pollutants in our atmosphere. By combining American ingenuity with an abundant supply of natural resources, there is no question that these goals are within our reach.
Sessions is a leading Senate advocate for increasing America’s rise of nuclear power. Nuclear power is the most environmentally friendly component of America's current energy portfolio. Over 20% of US electricity is currently produced by nuclear power plants, but it should be more. In addition, America can end its dependence on foreign oil only by developing alternative fuels and increasing domestic oil and gas production. By spurring investment in new technologies, America can develop alternative energies here at home and bring jobs back to rural America. Without increasing the domestic supply of oil and natural gas, America will not be able to meet increasing demand and the resulting high price of gas.