Last Thursday, July 15, U.S. Navy veteran and Operation Free member Ashkan Bayatpour took part in a press conference at the U.S. capitol to highlight the national security threats posed by our reliance on one source of energy. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Carper (D-DE), Tom Udall (D-NM) and Michael Bennett (D-CO) introduced proposed legislation that would act to eliminate all foreign oil imports by 2030. America will have to replace oil by developing a “robust clean energy economy,” including increased production and use of electric vehicles, more rapid development of alternative fuels, revamping infrastructure, and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial buildings. The Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act also would create a National Council on Energy Security to ensure a sustained focus on reducing the use of oil. The Council, housed in the White House, would be charged with making recommendations to the President and Congress to ensure that America has a focused, strategic plan for energy independence and with aligning the actions of various federal agencies.

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