2Paw
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Not real sure it addresses my concern, and it was a long time coming.
In light of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposing a "clean power plan" rule, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on my efforts to fight this economically harmful effort.
As you may know, on June 2, 2014, the EPA proposed in the form of a rule, emission guidelines for power plants. I am deeply concerned that this rulewould have a devastating impact on electric reliability and affordability in Texas. Over one-third of electricity in the Lone Star state comes from coal, and accordingly these rules could very well increase electricity prices. But this rule should come as no surprise. After all, as a presidential candidate in 2008, ***** was very clear that as part of his green agenda he wanted to go after power plants which in his own words would mean that "electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket."
In response to the EPA's effort, I cosponsored the Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act (H.R. 4813). This bill would repeal this EPA rule. I also signed onto a letter along with 84 of my colleagues to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy questioning the legality of the proposed rule, opposing its implementation, and asking the EPA to fully withdraw the rule.
Furthermore, I recently voted for the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act (H.R. 2), which passed the House on September 18, 2014, by a bipartisan vote of 226-191. In addition to supporting domestic energy production, this bill would prohibit the EPA from issuing any rule that is projected to hurt the economy. This bill would also approve the Keystone XL pipeline, which has been held up by this administration for over six years.
Unfortunately, the cumulative effect EPA's actions poses a serious threat to affordable energy and jobs. More specifically, the EPA's actions could force power plants to shut down, harm the reliability of the electricity grid, and raise the cost of energy on American consumers. Rest assured that I will continue to fight against such actions.
Thank you for your time. Please visit my website and sign-up for my monthly e-newsletter at http://mail.twc.com/do/redirect?url...use.gov&hmac=057165774a67d59de7c19cb00ca97baewww.samjohnson.house.gov to learn more about other issues impacting the Third Congressional District of Texas. You can also find me on Facebook and YouTube.
Sincerely,
SAM JOHNSON
Member of Congress
In light of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposing a "clean power plan" rule, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on my efforts to fight this economically harmful effort.
As you may know, on June 2, 2014, the EPA proposed in the form of a rule, emission guidelines for power plants. I am deeply concerned that this rulewould have a devastating impact on electric reliability and affordability in Texas. Over one-third of electricity in the Lone Star state comes from coal, and accordingly these rules could very well increase electricity prices. But this rule should come as no surprise. After all, as a presidential candidate in 2008, ***** was very clear that as part of his green agenda he wanted to go after power plants which in his own words would mean that "electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket."
In response to the EPA's effort, I cosponsored the Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act (H.R. 4813). This bill would repeal this EPA rule. I also signed onto a letter along with 84 of my colleagues to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy questioning the legality of the proposed rule, opposing its implementation, and asking the EPA to fully withdraw the rule.
Furthermore, I recently voted for the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act (H.R. 2), which passed the House on September 18, 2014, by a bipartisan vote of 226-191. In addition to supporting domestic energy production, this bill would prohibit the EPA from issuing any rule that is projected to hurt the economy. This bill would also approve the Keystone XL pipeline, which has been held up by this administration for over six years.
Unfortunately, the cumulative effect EPA's actions poses a serious threat to affordable energy and jobs. More specifically, the EPA's actions could force power plants to shut down, harm the reliability of the electricity grid, and raise the cost of energy on American consumers. Rest assured that I will continue to fight against such actions.
Thank you for your time. Please visit my website and sign-up for my monthly e-newsletter at http://mail.twc.com/do/redirect?url...use.gov&hmac=057165774a67d59de7c19cb00ca97baewww.samjohnson.house.gov to learn more about other issues impacting the Third Congressional District of Texas. You can also find me on Facebook and YouTube.
Sincerely,
SAM JOHNSON
Member of Congress
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