U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
House Administration Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Institute for Free Speech Senior Fellow Lawkowski
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections issued the following written testimony by Gary M. Lawkowski, a senior fellow at the Institute for Free Speech, involving a hybrid hearing on June 22, 2022, entitled "A Growing Threat: How Disinformation Damages American Democracy":
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Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify today.
I. Introduction
For my day job, I live and work in the Commonwealth of V
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House Climate Crisis Committee Chair Castor Issues Statement on Devastating SCOTUS Ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Chair Kathy Castor of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released the following statement on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency:
"With the rising costs and perils of the climate emergency already harming our communities, we need e
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House Energy Subcommittee on Environment & Climate Change Leader McKinley Opening Remarks in Recycling Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. David B. McKinley, R-West Virginia, Republican leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
In the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing today, Subcommittee Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) delivered the following opening remarks during a hearing on recycling and Democrats' attempts to ban the manufacture of critical plastics.
Excerpts and highlights
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House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections, Rulemaking System
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (ACAL) Subcommittee Chair David N. Cicilline, and Antitrust, Commercial, and ACAL Subcommittee Vice Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agenc
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House Natural Resources Committee Chair Grijalva Issues Statement on SCOTUS Decision in West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"In the span of just a week, all of Republicans' dreams for their extremist political hijack of the Supreme Court have come true. They've killed
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Rep. Armstrong Praises Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 1 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency. In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with the petitioners, including the state of North Dakota, that the EPA acted outside its congressionally authorized authority by issuing significantly overreaching rules.
"This decision confi
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Rep. Arrington Statement on SCOTUS Decision on West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on West Virginia v. EPA.
"Since the Democrats have failed to garner public support for their radical policies, they have resorted to the subversive and undemocratic means of judicial activism and regulatory fiat," said Rep. Arrington.
"Today, the Supreme Court blocked Biden's weaponization of t
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Rep. Axne Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Limit EPA's Ability to Reduce Pollution
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Cynthia Axne, D-Iowa, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the below statement following the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Clean Air Act and the Environmental Protection Agency have worked over 50 years to reduce pollution in America, delivering reductions in pollutant emissions, including Lead emissions and Sulfur Dioxide. Today's ruling from the Supreme Court thr
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Rep. Beyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Rep. Don Beyer, co-chair of the Safe Climate Caucus and author of several climate provisions in the House-passed Build Back Better Act, today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling limiting the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restrict greenhouse gas emissions.
"The Supreme Court is out of control, laying waste to public health and safety prot
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Rep. Brown: Damaging Supreme Court Decision Guts EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following statement:
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Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its West Virginia v. EPA decision restricting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants.
"Another day, another ruling from the Supreme Court taking us decades in the wrong direction. This latest damaging decision will gut EPA's ability to
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Rep. Brownley Statement on Supreme Court Decision on West Virginia Vs. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following statement:
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Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"In the past week, the Supreme Court has ruled in an irrational, unprecedented, and dangerous manner. Today, the Supreme Court made yet another alarming and harmful ruling for our health, our communities, our planet, and our f
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Rep. Bucshon's Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Limits to EPA's Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision regarding West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This case affirmed that the Executive Branch cannot usurp Congress's Article I power to write the nation's laws.
"Legislating is the sole responsibility of elected Members of Congress, not agency
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Rep. Burgess: Supreme Court Upheld the Authority of the Three Branches of Government
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced their decision for West Virginia v EPA.
"For too long the executive branch has allowed bureaucratic agencies to carry forth its agenda instead of working with Congress," said Burgess. "Today's decision guts the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the overreaching powers it h
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Rep. Carter: SCOTUS Rejects Radical Climate Agenda, Sides With States
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the states, including Georgia, in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), determining that the Obama Administration's sweeping environmental restrictions violated executive authority.
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) signed a "friend of the court" brief in December advocating for this ruling.
"The balance of powers has been restore
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Rep. Cicilline: House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (ACAL) Subcommittee Chair David N. Cicilline, and Antitrust, Commercial, and ACAL Subcommittee Vice Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Supreme Court's reckless
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Rep. Comer Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement:
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House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency:
"Today's Supreme Court decision is a monumental step forward to prevent the Executive Branch from unilaterally pushing burdensome regulations o
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Rep. Comer Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Today's Supreme Court decision is a monumental step forward to prevent the Executive Branch from unilaterally pushing burdensome regulations on the American people that are outside the scope of the laws passed by Congress. Since assuming o
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Rep. Connolly Addresses NATO Madrid Summit, Stresses Importance of Defending Democracy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news on June 30, 2022:
NATO PA President Gerald E. Connolly (United States) addressed NATO's Heads of State and Government on the final day of the NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain, stressing the importance of recommitting NATO to its democratic foundations.
The Assembly's President is traditionally invited to address NATO Summits to present the views of Allied legislators on the key issues affecting the Alliance.
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Rep. Connolly: SEEC Leadership Decries SCOTUS Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement and letter on June 30, 2022:
The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Gerry Connolly, Doris Matsui, and Paul Tonko and Vice-Chairs Reps. Matt Cartwright, Alan Lowenthal, A. Donald McEachin, Chellie Pingree, and Mike Quigley, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in West Virginia v. EPA.
"Despit
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Rep. Demings on SCOTUS Climate Decision
ORLANDO, Florida, July 1 -- Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) commented on the SCOTUS decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a radical decision that will prevent the federal government from implementing rules to protect clean air and water.
Said Rep. Demings, "The immediate impact of this decision will be more pollution, a more dangerous world, dirtier air and water, and greater threat from clima
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Rep. Dingell Blasts Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
"The Supreme Court's decision to restrict the EPA's ability to reduce carbon emissions will set our world back decades, if not more, in the fight to combat climate change. Stripping the EPA of its ability to keep our air clean sets a dangerous precedent and
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Rep. Duncan Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Rein in EPA Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jeff Duncan celebrates the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency to rein in the EPA's abuse of authority.
"The Supreme Court's West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency decision is a win for the American people because it pulls back the EPA to its delegated authority and restores the power to give policy back to Congress," said Congressman J
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Rep. Foxx: Biden Recordkeeping Rule Another Flawed Obama-era Rerun
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) sent a letter to Labor Department Secretary Marty Walsh opposing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed rule which ignores worker privacy and revives controvers
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Rep. Griffith Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the EPA went beyond its lawful regulatory authority in the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan.
"The Supreme Court today reaffirmed one of the fundamentals of our constitutional structure: the legislature writes the laws. T
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Rep. Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling is another dangerous setback for our country and the freedoms it promises to the American people. In less than three weeks, the Court's extremist and activist majority has endangered public safety by making it easier for dange
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Rep. Huffman Statement on West Virginia Vs. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Today a radical and corrupt Supreme Court handed another major deliverable to the rightwing dark money machine that has worked for decades to bring us
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Rep. Johnson on Supreme Court Rejecting the EPA's Overreach
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Representative Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
Today, the Supreme Court rightfully reined in the Biden Administration's unreasonable and unlawful efforts to shut down American power plants and energy production. The court decided the EPA cannot be used to sidest
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Rep. Levin Strikes Back at SCOTUS Decision Restricting EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Andy Levin (D-Bloomfield Township), longtime environmentalist and former green energy entrepreneur released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Yet again, the Supreme Court has eroded its legitimacy with another catastrophic decision for humanity. This time, the highest court in the land has
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Rep. McEachin Statement on Supreme Court Rolling Back EPA Authority
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its opinion on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Supreme Court's decision to severely curtail the federal government's ability to limit harmful greenhouse gas emissions is a major blow in our continued fight against the climate crisis and environmental injus
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Rep. McHenry Sends Letter Urging DOJ to Prosecute Criminals Responsible for Violence Against Pro-Life Groups in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release and letter on June 30, 2022:
This week, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), joined Senator Thom Tillis (NC) in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the DOJ to forcefully condemn the ongoing violence against pro-life and religious groups and prosecute the criminals engaging in these attacks to the fullest extent of the law. The letter was also signed by Senator Richard Burr
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Rep. McKinley Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Reject EPA's Overreach Against American Energy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01), the ranking member for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Environment, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency. This case challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory overreach in placing unreasonable requireme
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Rep. Mooney Statement on West Virginia Vs. Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court Decision
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-02) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Court ruled the EPA acted outside the authority granted to the agency by Congress, by issuing significantly overreaching rules. This decision will have a significant impact on the future of the coal and natural gas industrie
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Rep. Nadler and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (ACAL) Subcommittee Chair David N. Cicilline, and Antitrust, Commercial, and ACAL Subcommittee Vice Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Supreme Court's reckless decis
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Rep. Newhouse Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Checking EPA's Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold limits on EPA's authority and reaffirm Congress' Article 1 power:
"Today's decision is a win for rural America. The Court rightfully ruled that it is up to lawmakers - those of us who represent the American people - to determ
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Rep. Pallone Condemns Supreme Court Decision Significantly Undermining the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA undermining the Clean Air Act and subverting decades of established law.
"Today's decision makes a mockery of the clear separation of powers outlined in our Constitution and subverts decades of settled law
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Rep. Pallone Condemns Supreme Court Decision Significantly Undermining the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA undermining the Clean Air Act and subverting decades of established law:
"Today's decision makes a mockery of the clear separation of powers outlined in our
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Rep. Pappas Statement on Supreme Court Gutting Environmental Protections
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court handed down its decision in West Virginia v. EPA, stating that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants contributing to climate change.
"Today the radical majority on the Supreme Court seri
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Rep. Pfluger on SCOTUS EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, which curbs the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to shut down American energy production.
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "Democrats have long weaponized the EPA against American energy producers, and today, SCOTUS right
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Rep. Pingree: SCOTUS Just Set Us Back Years in Fight Against Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's latest ruling in EPA v. West Virginia, which fundamentally reshapes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory authority.
"Instead of empowering the EPA to clean up deadly toxins, this radical Supreme Court has granted another givea
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Rep. Rogers' Statement on the Supreme Court's EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, released the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restricting the agency's authority to regulate carbon emissions without congressional approval.
"The Supreme Court has taken monumental action in recent days to get this nation back in alignment w
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Rep. Rosendale Applauds SCOTUS EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release statement on June 30, 2022:
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The United States Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency case to take away policy-making authority from unelected bureaucrats and to return legislative authority to the United States Congress.
"I applaud the Supreme Court's decision to take power away from EPA bureaucrats, in the form of broad climate regulations, and return that au
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Rep. Ruiz Statement on SCOTUS Decision Undermining Air Pollution Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate pollution in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), who has been a long-time champion of environmental justice, issued the below statement.
"Today's decision by right-wing justices on the Supreme Court, halts years of progress toward cl
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Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court's Devastating Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
SEATTLE, Washington, June 30 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"The Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. EPA is another step backwards for our country and our collective efforts to combat climate change. Overturning yet another precedent, the Court's decisi
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Rep. Stauber Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Restricting EPA's Regulatory Overreach
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"Today's Supreme Court ruling is a win for energy security in Minnesota and across the nation. The Star Tribune has reported that 40% of homes in Minnesota are going to experience blackouts this year.
"In our modern, 21st century wo
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Rep. Thompson Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
ST. HELENA, California, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision ruled in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to curtail the EPA's ability to tackle climate change, protect the public from the harms of pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Clean Air Act.
"Climate change is one of the most consequential is
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Rep. Tonko Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Drastically Limiting EPA's Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Congressman Paul D. Tonko today denounced the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA that hamstrings the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to set the strong standards needed to cut carbon pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
"With each passing day, the radical Supreme Court makes ever clearer how far they have fallen," Congressman Tonko said. "Today's decisi
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on West Virginia Vs. EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency decision, which ruled that the EPA does not have the authority to regulate carbon emissions.
"In 1970, the Clean Air Act authorized the federal government to take necessary action to limit air pollution and protect our planet. For
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Reps. Rodgers, McKinley Issue Statements on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Limits to EPA Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, Republican leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which affirmed that the Executive Branch cannot usurp Congress's Article I power to write the nation's laws.
"I am pleased to
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Se. Murray Statement on Supreme Court's Harmful Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. EPA. The ruling sharply limits the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gases and fight climate change, gutting the Clean Air Act, which passed both chambers of Congress with broad, bipartisan support nearly 60 years ago.
"Today's ruling is yet another example of
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Sen. Baldwin Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. EPA.
"For more than 50 years, the Clean Air Act has reduced pollution and improved air quality for families across Wisconsin.
"After decades of Congressional Republicans and the big polluters that fund their campaigns attempting to gut the Clean Air Act and roll back the cloc
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Sen. Barrasso Statement on SCOTUS Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
CASPER, Wyoming, July 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"The Supreme Court's decision today rightfully reins in unreasonable and unlawful attempts to shut down American power plants and energy production. For years, Democrats have used overreaching Environmental Protection Ag
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Sen. Booker, Rep. Sherrill Lead Members of New Jersey Congressional Delegation in Requesting State Funeral for Last Surviving World War II Medal of Honor Recipient
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) led 11 members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation in requesting President Biden grant a state funeral for Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams, who was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Corporal Williams, 98, passed away this morning in West Virginia.
"We, the members of the dele
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Sen. Brown Blasts Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
"Let's be clear about what is at the heart of the matter - the Supreme Court has sided with corporate power and polluters over the people and the p
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Sen. Capito Statement on Supreme Court Decision on West Virginia Vs. EPA
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reassert Congress's authority and reject the regulatory overreach by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"As detailed in the bicameral amicus brief I led
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Sen. Capito Tours CityNet to Discuss Broadband Operations, Deployment
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today visited CityNet's Charleston facility and data center for a tour and discussion with company leadership and employees.
"CityNet is an example of a West Virginia company that is leading the way on a critical issue like broadband," Senator Capito said. "As we bring dollars into our state for broadband deployment thr
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Sen. Cardin Calls SCOTUS EPA Ruling a 'Setback for Public Health' That Ignores Congressional Intent
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA that prohibits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from broadly regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act.
"Today's ruling in West Virgi
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Sen. Carper Issues Statement on Supreme Court West Virginia vs. EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which called into question EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector and other indu
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Sen. Carper Statement on Supreme Court's West Virginia Vs. EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which called into question EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector and other industrial sectors under the Clean Air Act.
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Sen. Casey Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"The climate crisis is an all-hands-on-deck challenge and today, the Supreme Court tied one of the EPA's hands behind its back.
"This decision will make it harder for the Biden Administration, and all future administrations, to
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Sen. Cassidy Statement on the Supreme Court EPA Decision
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement following the United States Supreme Court's ruling regarding West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Supreme Court decided that the Clean Power Plan implemented under President Obama that sought to administratively determine power sector emission levels exceeded executive authority under the Clean Air Act.
"Tod
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Sen. Cramer Statement on West Virginia Vs. EPA Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on West Virginia v. EPA, in which North Dakota is a party, firmly establishing the State's role as an equal partner to the federal government in regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
"Today's ruling r
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Sen. Daines Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Rein in EPA's Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency to rein in the EPA's authority to issue broad climate regulations with far-reaching implications.
"I'm glad to see the Supreme Court uphold what we've known all along--the Obama-era 'Clean Power Plan' was a massive overreach," Daine
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Sen. Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting EPA Authority
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"EPA has the critical task of addressing our climate crisis and ensuring that Americans have clean air to breathe. Congress gave that authority to EPA with
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Sen. Feinstein: Supreme Court Weakens EPA, Ignores Threat of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Supreme Court's conservative majority severely limited the EPA's ability to reduce harmful greenhouse gas pollution. We need bold action on climate change, and this decision makes that harder.
"Today's decision undercut
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Sen. Heinrich Statement on Supreme Court EPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the C0-Founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) case, which narrows the EPA's authority to address climate pollution:
"The radical-conservative and
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Sen. Hickenlooper Statement on Supreme Court Curtailing Climate Action
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA, which curtails the government's ability to fight climate change.
"The Court is harming America once again by playing politics instead of following science and the law. Climate change is the crisis of our lifetime and Colorado is on the frontlines.
"Congress must act to corr
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Sen. Hoeven Statement on SCOTUS Decision Reining in Burdensome, Overreaching EPA Rules on Coal-Fired Power Plants
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ruling that the EPA acted outside its congressionally-granted authority by issuing burdensome, sector-wide regulations that force states to change their fuel sources for electricity generati
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Sen. Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its decision on West Virginia v. EPA, curbing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s ability to fight climate change.
"At a time we're seeing devastating impacts of climate change in communities across Virginia and the nation, it's outrageous that the out-of-touch Supreme Court has handcuffed the E
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Sen. Lankford Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Stop Executive Overreach on Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 1 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released a statement on the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA. The Supreme Court ruled that the Clean Air Act does not provide EPA the authority to cap greenhouse gas emissions.
"The Supreme Court affirmed again the basic Constitutional fact that our nation has three equal branches of government and the responsibility of en
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Sen. Manchin Supports, Senate Passes Bill to Extend Summer Meal Program Flexibilities for West Virginia Kids
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Last week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act, which U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) supported, and was signed into law by President Biden. The Keep Kids Fed Act will extend school nutrition waivers, increase reimbursements, and other critical actions to ensure children do not go hungry.
"No child should ever go to bed hungry, and it is one of my top prior
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Sen. Markey Statement on 'Dangerous' West Virginia Vs. EPA Decision
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court announced its decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
"Today's ruling lets polluters turn back the clock on fifty years of reduced pollution and improved air quality all across the country. The result of this dangerous decision is an EPA that is undermined in its ability to protect the p
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Sen. Marshall Statement on West Virginia Vs. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"Today the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed that the EPA cannot bypass Congress and enforce a climate agenda that cannot succeed legislatively, like it did for the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan." said Senator
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Sen. Menendez Statement on SCOTUS Decision in West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement in response to Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
"As the devastating impacts of climate change are becoming ever-more present, it is mind-boggling and deeply alarming that the Supreme Court today has decided to hamstring the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases. This ruling not only restrict
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Sen. Merkley: Supreme Court Decision Guts EPA's Authority to Combat Climate Chaos
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the US Supreme Court released their decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"The American people don't want dirty air, extreme weather, and climate chaos. But that is what the right-wing Supreme Court majority is forcing on us by once again doing fossil fuel executives' bidding, even at the
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Sen. Murkowski Statement on West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that EPA exceeded its authority under the Clean Air Act in issuing the Clean Power Plan.
"This decision returns authority over energy and climate policy to Congress, where it belongs. The court majority has it right in finding that EPA was see
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Sen. Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Decision Denying EPA's Authority to Combat Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Environment and Public Works committees, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"With today's Supreme Court decision, six radical justices once again adopted the preferred policy position of the Republican Party, this time in o
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Sen. Rubio Praises Supreme Court Decision Reining in Federal Bureaucracy
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, which restricts the executive branch from issuing regulations beyond the intentions of the legislative branch.
"Congress writes the laws, not government agencies," Rubio said.
"The Supreme Court is sending a strong signal to unelected bureaucrats throughout
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Sen. Shaheen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Curtailing EPA's Authority to Address the Climate Crisis & Protect Public From Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today responded to the Supreme Court's expansive ruling today in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, in which the court ruled to sharply limit the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and could curtail the ability of Congress to delegate necessary technical authority to federal
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Sen. Wicker Statement on Supreme Court's EPA Decision
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in the case West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency:
"This is a good day for our Constitution and our nation's power generation needs," Wicker said.
"The Supreme Court rightly held that the EPA does not have the sweeping authority to transform a vas
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Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Capito Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on West Virginia vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reassert Congress's authority and reject the regulatory overreach by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $4.5M for Five West Virginia Airport Projects
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,559,079 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for five West Virginia airports. The funding will support upgrades to runway and taxiway infrastructure, a new lighting system and removing tree obstructions to ensure safe and
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Workers Harmed by Foreign Trade
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,901,348 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program. This funding will help the state of West Virginia provide training and employment services to eligible worke
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $4.5M for Five West Virginia Airport Projects
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,559,079 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for five West Virginia airport projects. The funding will support upgrades to runway and taxiway infrastructure, a new lighting system and removing tree obstructions to ensure safe and smooth
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $2M in Federal Funding For Martinsville-Based Manufacturing Partnership
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,140,321 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP), also known as GENEDGE Alliance, in Martinsville.
This funding will help GENEDGE better support small and medium-sized manufacturing companies across Virginia with expanding thei
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $2M in Federal Funding for Martinsville-Based Manufacturing Partnership
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,140,321 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP), also known as GENEDGE Alliance, in Martinsville.
This funding will help GENEDGE better support small and medium-sized manufacturing companies across Virginia with expanding the
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Statement From the Office of Sen. Leahy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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This morning, Senator Leahy will undergo surgery to repair a broken hip that he suffered as a result from a fall at his house in McLean, Virginia, Wednesday night.
Having been born blind in one eye, the Senator has had a lifelong struggle with reduced depth perception. He has taken some remarkable dingers over the years but this one finally caught up with him.
His doctors determined
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Supreme Court's Right-Wing Rampage Continues: Sen. Whitehouse Decries Decision Curtailing EPA's Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works and Judiciary Committees, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision today in West Virginia v. EPA, which undermines the EPA's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants.
"The fossil fuel industry's Republican lackeys challen
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