Capito and Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Roll Back "Clean Power Plan"

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, today introduced a bill that will be the principal legislative vehicle in the Senate to rollback President Obama's "Clean Power Plan."

A bipartisan group of six Senators joined Senator Capito at a press conference this afternoon to unveil The Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act (ARENA), which will ensure reliable and affordable energy, put jobs and our economy first, and curb federal overreach.

"President Obama's misguided "Clean Power Plan' threatens to drastically reduce coal-related jobs, increase energy prices and reduce reliability. After carefully considering the economic and legal implications of this unprecedented proposal, the need for action is clear," said Senator Capito. "The Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act enables us to fight back against the assault on coal, and the broader threat to affordable, reliable energy nationwide. I am proud to lead the charge against the "Clean Power Plan's' sweeping regulations and look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to move this very important legislation forward."

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