mr. posey: thank you, mr. speaker. amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will designate the amendment. the clerk: amendment number 5 printed in house report 111-255 offered by mr. posey of florida. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 745, the gentleman from florida, mr. posey, and a member opposed, each will coal five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from florida. mr. posey: thank you, mr. speaker. i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. and yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. mr. posey: thank you, mr. speaker. i thank the chairman and the ranking member for their work on this bill creating advanced vehicles is important if we are to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce emissions. i am pleased to be joined by my colleague from florida, mr. kosmas, in introducing this amendment. our amendment makes sure we explore all near-term options for increasing vehicle efficiency. there are very near-term technologies t