April 15, 2008
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The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker
United States House of Representatives
H-232, U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Speaker Pelosi:
On behalf of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and its more than 1,500 member organizations, I thank you for advancing the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419). As you consider this bill in conference, we urge you to include provisions that extend the alternative fuel excise tax credits and infrastructure tax credits.
The alternative fuel excise tax credit is an incentive for transit systems to invest in vehicles that use alternative fuels that emit less harmful pollutants and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. By extending these tax benefits, public transportation can continue to meet the needs of its growing ridership, while doing its part to combat global warming by reducing the emission of harmful greenhouse gases. Further, extending the alternative fuel tax credit signifies that we are committed to a long-term strategy for energy security.
If you have questions about these views, please have your staff contact Rob Healy of APTA's Government Affairs Department at (202) 496-4811 or email rhealy@apta.com.
Sincerely,
William W. Millar
President
WWM/tjj
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