House to Vote THIS WEEK on McKinley Coal Ash Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives is set to vote this week on Rep. David McKinley’s (R-WV) bipartisan H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act. The legislation builds on the committee’s bipartisan, bicameral work from previous Congresses and incorporates the EPA’s final coal ash rule, which was issued in December and published in the Federal Register in April. The legislation seeks to improve EPA’s rule by putting states in charge of implementing coal ash rules and ensures the proper protections are in place to protect public health, the environment, and jobs. The bill is expected to be on the Floor on Wednesday, July 22.
Rep. McKinley commented, “By empowering states to enforce these rules instead of Washington, we will return control to those who best understand local conditions and give a voice to the people effected most. I’m looking forward to advancing this bipartisan bill through the House - 316,000 hard-working Americans that rely on the coal ash industry deserve the clarity and assurances this bill will provide."
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), added, “This thoughtful solution is the result of a multi-year, multi-Congress effort to provide states like Michigan the opportunity to implement coal ash rules – not the federal government. The bill is also good for jobs and contains the important environmental and human health standards encompassed in the EPA’s final rule. I look forward to a strong bipartisan vote that will help build the momentum necessary to finally get this bill across the finish line and into law.”
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Continuing its work on policies to realize the full potential of the nation’s newfound energy abundance, the Subcommittee on Energy and Power has scheduled a markup on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider a Committee Print that includes the following titles: Title I, Modernizing and Protecting Infrastructure, Title II, 21st Century Workforce, Title III, Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Title IV, Energy Efficiency and Accountability.
Wednesday’s markup comes after weeks of bipartisan negotiations to produce the building blocks of a comprehensive energy package that capitalizes on America’s energy potential. The broad energy bill seeks to modernize our dated energy policies that were written during a time of energy scarcity. The committee has held seven legislative hearings and received testimony from 9 governmental witnesses, including the Secretary of Energy, and 38 private sector organizations.
“I’m looking forward to continuing what has already been an informative discussion on our comprehensive energy bill with Wednesday’s markup,” Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) said. “As we work to put our policies of energy scarcity behind us, we remain focused on maximizing our energy abundance in this new era. I appreciate the bipartisan collaboration that has gone into putting together this comprehensive bill, and look forward to our continued work together.”
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), stated, “This week’s subcommittee vote will mark an important milestone as we work to build the Architecture of Abundance. Wednesday’s markup is the next step in ensuring we not only get this legislation done but get it done right. The sooner we say yes to energy, the sooner we can take full advantage of America’s energy abundance and bring our policies into the 21st century to create jobs and keep energy affordable.”
An electronic copy of the language to be considered can be found on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s website here.
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It is about time. And no threat of a veto should stop you. Do your job of by and for the People and full speed ahead!!!
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