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LEGISLATIVE ALERT
U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee to Consider Raising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards CAFE mandates that all manufacturers meet fuel economy targets for their vehicle fleet currently 27.5 mpg for cars and 20.7 mpg for light trucks (SUV’s, pickups, minivans). Now, a few members of the U.S. House of Representatives, in a misguided attempt to conserve energy, are considering legislation to hike CAFE standards. If they are successful, the effects on consumer vehicle choice, not to mention vehicle safety, will be dramatic.
Contact Members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee To Oppose a CAFE Increase Higher CAFE Standards will… · Limit consumer choice in purchasing vehicles. Manufacturers will be forced to make popular performance and luxury cars, as well as SUVs, light trucks and minivans, smaller, less powerful, and less useful in terms of hauling and towing capacity.
· Result in less vehicle availability and higher prices. Vehicles, noted as “gas guzzlers,” will inevitably be phased out in order for manufacturers to meet increasing government-mandated fuel economy standards. In addition, CAFE increases will inevitably saddle consumers with higher vehicle prices.
· Lead to more deaths on our nation’s highways. Increased CAFE standards for larger vehicles will force consumers into smaller cars with higher accident fatality rates.
· Not conserve energy. Total gas consumption depends on factors such as total miles traveled, the make-up of the overall vehicle fleet and gasoline prices, NOT simply on new vehicle mileage standards.
Contact members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee (list attached) to oppose raising CAFE standards. For assistance in turning this alert into a letter to a legislator, consult the SEMA document "How to Lobby Elected Officials." This guide is available at [ www.enjoythedrive.com/san. ] Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:
SEMA Washington Office 1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500 Washington, DC 20004 Attn: Brian Caudill
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Roster For information on emailing Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, go to [ http://www.house.gov/writerep ]
Rep. W. J. "Billy" Tauzin, (LA) Chairman House Energy and Commerce Committee 2183 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4031 Rep. John D. Dingell (MI) Ranking Minority Member House Energy and Commerce Committee 2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-2216 202-225-4071
Rep. Michael Bilirakis, (FL) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2269 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5755
Rep. Joe Barton, (TX) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2264 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2002
Rep. Fred Upton, (MI) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2333 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3761 202-225-4986 (Fax)
Rep. Cliff Stearns (FL) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2227 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5744
Rep. Paul E. Gillmor (OH) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1203 Longworth Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6405
Rep. James C. Greenwood (PA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4276 202-225-9511 (Fax) Rep. Christopher Cox (CA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2402 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5611 christopher.cox@mail.house.gov
Rep. Nathan Deal (GA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2437 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-1009 202-225-5211 202-225-8272 (Fax)
Rep. Steve Largent, (OK) House Energy and Commerce Committee 106 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2211 202-225-9187 (Fax)
Rep. Richard Burr (NC) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1526 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2071 202-225-2995 (Fax)
Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY) House Energy and Commerce Committee 236 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-1701 202-225-3115 202-225-3547 (Fax)
Rep. Greg Ganske (IA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1108 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4426 202-225-3193 (Fax) Rep.Ganske@mail.house.gov
Rep. Charlie Norwood (GA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1707 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4101 202-226-5995 (Fax)
Rep. Barbara Cubin (WY) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1114 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2311 (202) 225-3057 (Fax) Barbara.Cubin@mail.house.gov
Rep. John Shimkus (IL) House Energy and Commerce Committee 513 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5271 202/225-5880 (Fax)
Rep. Heather Wilson (NM) House Energy and Commerce Committee 318 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6316 202-225-4975 (Fax)
Rep. John B. Shadegg (AZ) House Energy and Commerce Committee 430 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3361 202-225-3462 (Fax)
Rep. Charles "Chip" Pickering (MS) House Energy and Commerce Committee 427 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5031 202-225-5797 (Fax)
Rep. Vito Fossella (NY) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0005 202-225-3371 202-226-1272 (Fax) vito.fossella@mail.house.gov Rep. Roy Blunt (MO) 217 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-6536
Rep. Thomas Davis (VA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 306 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4611 202-225-1492 202-225-3071 (Fax)
Rep. Ed Bryant (TN) House Energy and Commerce Committee 408 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4207 202-225-2811 202-225-2989 (Fax)
Rep. Robert Ehrlich (MD) House Energy and Commerce Committee 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3061 202-225-3094 (Fax)
Rep. Steve Buyer (IN) House Energy and Commerce Committee 2443 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5037 202-225-2267 (Fax)
Rep. George Radanovich (CA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 123 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-22-4540 202/225-3402 (Fax)
Rep. Charles F. Bass (NH) House Energy and Commerce Committee 218 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-25-5206 202-25-2946 (Fax) cbass@mail.house.gov
Rep. Joseph Pitts (PA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 204 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2411 202-225-2013 (Fax) pitts.pa16@mail.house.gov
Rep. Mary Bono (CA) House Energy and Commerce Committee 404 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5330 202-225-2961 (Fax)
Rep. Greg Walden (OR) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1404 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6730 202-225-5774 greg.walden@mail.house.gov
Rep. Lee Terry (NE) House Energy and Commerce Committee 1513 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4155 Talk2Lee@m
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