Encourage the development of renewable energy sources.

and encourage the development of renewable energy sources

The candidate commits to supporting renewable energy development.

Energy | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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In light of our current national energy crisis, I strongly believe that we should try to increase our development and use of renewable energy sources. Solar, geothermal, biomass, hydro and wind power are attractive energy sources for the future, and I believe we should continue to expand the research, perfect the technology, and expand their use.

Simpson publicly stated support for expanding renewable energy development, naming solar, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and wind.

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Ethanol | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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I am also introducing the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2015... to spur development of renewable electricity from the water power in oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Simpson described a concrete legislative effort to promote renewable electricity from marine and hydrokinetic power.

partial same_term A for effort

Congressional Record, April 22, 2015
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Mr. Simpson (for himself and Mr. DeFazio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. Short Title: Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2017. Full Title: To expand geothermal production, and for other purposes.

Simpson introduced legislation aimed at expanding geothermal production, but the bill was only referred to committee and does not show enactment here.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 4252 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2017 | GovInfo
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