Cramer Recaps Weeks of Energy Legislation

Press Release

Today Congressman Kevin Cramer recapped a week of major energy legislation in the House of Representatives. The House passed three bills on bipartisan votes to halt coal regulations, speed propane deliveries, and expedite construction projects.

"Today we completed energy week in the House of Representatives, and included several bills critical for North Dakota and our nation. We passed much needed relief for the ongoing propane shortage, a bipartisan bill to stop the EPA's attack on our coal industry, as well as legislation to streamline highway and pipeline construction permits. I certainly hope the President sees how serious both Republicans and Democrats are about national energy security, and the importance of keeping energy prices low for our consumers," said Cramer.

Electricity Security and Affordability Act

Prevents the Obama Administration from going forward with rulemaking to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act of 2014

Guarantees an extension of the U.S. Department of Transportation emergency declarations to speed deliveries of propane through May 31, 2014.

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act

Expedites federal permitting for construction projects including pipelines and transmission lines by setting deadlines for government approval, limiting lawsuits, and consolidating the work of multiple agencies.

Congressman Cramer serves on the Natural Resources and Science, Space and Technology Committees. Within these committees, he serves on the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulations, and the Subcommittee on Energy.

Prior to being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Cramer served on the North Dakota Public Service Commission, which has jurisdiction over siting energy facilities including power plants, pipelines, and transmission lines.

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