The Oklahoma Congressman told the Associated Press that his bill encouraging the use of compressed natural gas, H.R. 1835, will make it out of committee and be passed by the House.
Known as the NAT GAS Act, H.R. 1835 enjoys broad bipartisan support and has 87 cosponsors. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Robert Menedez and cosponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. But like many other bills, the House version remains at a standstill in committee while Congress debates next steps on health care.
“The whole crux of this issue is building the infrastructure, so you can stop off and fill up with natural gas,” Boren told the AP. “If we pass this legislation, you’re going to see that happen very quickly, within the next couple of years.”
H.R. 1835 includes numerous incentives, both to automakers and to consumers. Another key aspect encourages the production of natural gas-powered vehicles.
Said Boren, “All the ingredients are there for something to happen. I’ve learned so much of this is just persistence. It’s just dogged determination and eventually we’ll pull it through.”