HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL ON EPA POWER PLANT RULES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 02, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Kevin Cramer announced today the U.S. House of Representatives passed two resolutions of disapproval relating to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) carbon dioxide rules. S.J. Res 23, is a resolution of disapproval for the final 111(b) rule for new electric power plants and S.J. Res. 24, is a resolution of disapproval for the final 111(d) rule for existing electric power plants.

On Oct. 23, 26 states filed legal challenges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia challenging the final rule for existing power plants. North Dakota has filed its own separate lawsuits attempting to overturn the final rules for new and existing power plants.

In separate legislation on June 24, the House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) which would ensure that states do not have to comply with the President’s national energy tax until it is proven that it is legal. The House has also taken additional steps to curb the Administration’s excessive red tape and protect small businesses and manufacturers, including the REINS Act (H.R. 427) and the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 185). These bills are still awaiting action by the U.S. Senate.

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