Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, will host a second round of Town Hall meetings throughout the first Congressional District.

A meeting is scheduled for Mandeville City Hall, 1301 East Causeway Approach, from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday.

“The Town Hall meetings I had a few weeks ago were heavily attended, and I enjoyed meeting with so many people in every parish. I am committed to maintaining an open line of communication with the people of the 1st District,” Scalise said. “Energy prices are on the minds of citizens all over the district, especially now that the national average for a gallon of gas has reached $4. I hope people will join me at my upcoming meetings to hear my plan to lower gas prices and discuss issues important to your family.” Scalise said he supports a plan that will:

• Increase the production of American-made energy in an environmentally-safe way. This includes the exploration of next generation oil, natural gas and coal and the production of advanced alternative fuels like cellulosic and clean coal-to-liquids – all while protecting our natural resources for future generations.

• Promote new, clean and reliable sources of energy like advanced nuclear and next generation coal, while promoting clean power from renewable energy such as wind and hydroelectric power. Nuclear energy has proven itself as a safe, carbon-free and environmentally friendly alternative, he said, with France relying on it for nearly 80 percent of its electricity needs, compared to just 19 percent in America.

• Cut red tape and increase the supply of American-made fuel and energy. Limiting the construction of new oil refineries and bureaucratic regulations mandating the use of exotic fuels have decreased supply and increased the Pelosi Premium.

• Encourage greater energy efficiency by offering conservation tax incentives to Americans who make their home, car and business more energy efficient.