Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Vote on passage of the bill, which was a companion proposal to the Energy bill, would raise taxes on oil and gas companies. The pro-growth vote was "nay" because the tax hike would reduce incentives to produce energy and burden consumers. Passed 221-189."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca_1.php)

Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 House Votes

Org. position: {{{Vote position 2}}}

Description:

"This bill would mandate the use of alternative energy sources while scaling back gains made in domestic exploration and capacity, the costs of which would ultimately be borne by consumers. Even though alternative energy holds promise for the future, federal mandates and taxes will not make the technology viable any faster. All that this bill will do is increase taxes and the price of fuel for the consumer. “Nay” votes scored."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_house.php?state=0&submit=Go)

Scorecard: U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Despite strong opposition from the Chamber, the House approved by a vote of 221-189, H.R. 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. If enacted, this legislation would have established punitive taxes on the oil and natural gas sector. The Chamber supports efforts to increase renewables and energy conservation. However, fossil fuels constitute 86 percent of the nation’s energy mix and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. H.R. 2776 unfairly and punitively singled out the oil and natural gas industry for what would have amounted to a modern-day version of the 1980–1988 Windfall Profi t Tax. This 1980s-era tax reduced domestic oil production and increased foreign oil imports. Throughout 2007, the Chamber strongly opposed several schemes considered in the House and Senate to single out the oil and natural gas sector for new taxes. Despite the vote on H.R. 2776, no punitive tax increases were included in energy policy legislation ultimately signed into law by President Bush on December 19."

(Original scorecard available at http://www.uschamber.com/issues/legislators/07htv_house.htm

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 4}}}

Description:

"Approve tax incentives for renewable energy, largely paid for by cutting tax benefits for oil and gas firms. August 4. (221-189)"

(Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm