Despite Congress taking their August recess, Idaho Reps. Bill Sali and Mike Simpson are participating in the efforts of House Republicans to call for a vote on domestic oil and gas production immediately.

Sali was in Washington, D.C., last week, and Simpson will return next week to insist that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi call the House of Representatives back into session so it can deal with high gas prices. Sali was one of 50 lawmakers who remained on the House floor when the session adjourned two weeks ago, and spoke on the floor out the out-of-session House last week.

US Representative Bill Sali (R-Idaho) comments

Sali, who voted against adjournment for the five-week recess, is a co-sponsor of several bills that contain more oil production, as well as conservation and emphasis on new alternative energy technology. Sali has also introduced legislation to provide a tax credit to Americans to help offset the impact of high gas prices.