Ratcliffe Votes to Shield Texans from Spike in Energy Costs

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Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Tuesday for two disapproval measures (S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24) to halt regulations that would drive up energy costs for families across the country and eliminate American jobs.

The measures, sent to the House from the Senate, were nearly identical to legislation introduced by Ratcliffe earlier this year (H.J. Res. 68 and H.J. Res. 67). Ratcliffe applauded this important step in the ongoing fight to combat the regulatory overreach of the Obama administration and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

"When the administration announced its "Clean Power Plan' in August, it was clear that these regulations would have a devastating impact on hard-working families in Texas and throughout the country," Ratcliffe said.

"In fact, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas anticipates that these regulations would increase retail power prices in Texas by up to 16 percent -- and when families' budgets are already stretched thin, they simply cannot afford this hike. That's why I introduced disapproval measures to stop these regulations, and I will continue to lead the charge against the administration's regulatory zeal."

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