Indiana Senator Richard Lugar

The Senate has approved S. 935, legislation introduced by Indiana Senator Dick Lugar to promote the development of low-cost biofuels and bio-based chemicals to replace their fossil fuel counterparts. The National Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals Act would provide $49 million a year for six years for research.

"A short-term fix is not enough. We must develop a long-term strategy to stop foreign oil from future de-stabilization of the American economy. I am pleased that the Clinton Administration has endorsed the Lugar Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals Act which has been approved by the Senate. I hope that the House will also act quickly. This research will accelerate recent advances in science and engineering for producing fuels and chemicals from living plants that are a renewable alternative to fossil fuels," Lugar said. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House by Representatives Tom Ewing of Illinois and Mark Udall of Colorado.

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