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| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-and-heitkamp-to-introduce-resolution-to-overturn-clean-power-plan-rules-for-existing-power-sources | Capito and Heitkamp to Introduce Resolution to Overturn Clean Power Plan Rules for Existing Power Sources | 2015-10-23 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 10.23.15 Capito and Heitkamp to Introduce Resolution to Overturn Clean Power Plan Rules for Existing Power Sources WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) will introduce a resolution of disapproval under theCongressional Review Act to stopthe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from moving forward with its proposed Clean Power Planregulations for existing power sources next week. Todays announcement follows publication of the Clean Power Plan in the Federal Register. Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can overturn actions by a federal agency, like EPA, after a rule is formally published and submitted to Congress. If the resolution is enacted into law, it would nullify the Clean Power Plan, including any portions of the regulations that have already gone into effect. "It is my intent to pursue all available avenues for fighting back against the administrations devastating assault on West Virginias energy industry. Too many Americans, jobs, families and communities have been negatively impacted by this administrations overreaching regulations, and more pain will be felt if the Clean Power Plan is ever implemented," said Senator Capito. "Congress deserves to have an opportunity to vote on whether the administrations far-reaching energy regulations should go into effect, and I look forward to working with Leader McConnell and others to make that happen." North Dakota needs flexible, feasible rules if were going to find a realistic path forward to reduce emissions. And, as I have long said, those rules need to acknowledge the reality that coal provides almost a third of our countrys electricity, said Senator Heitkamp. The EPA regulations on existing power plants dont fit the bill. In fact, the final rule requires emissions reductions four times higher for North Dakota than were required by the proposed rule, even after my states utilities spent considerable time and resources working in good faith with the EPA on a viable goal. This resolution enables many senators to express their frustration legislatively, and is just one avenue Ill keep doing everything I can to find workable solutions for North Dakota utilities and consumers through any and all available options. Last month, I got EPA to commit to sending technical staff to North Dakota to address our challenges on the ground. North Dakota families and small businesses should know they can get the affordable, reliable electricity they need. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced that he will introduce a related resolution of disapproval today regarding the proposed Clean Power Plan regulations for new power sources. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |