West VirginiaWest Virginia resolution would urge repeal of a Clean Air Act rule
West Virginia would ask Congress to repeal a Clean Air Act rule, which the resolution says is needed to build new coking and coal-powered plants in the state.
What it does
West Virginia would ask Congress to repeal a Clean Air Act rule so a new coking plant and coal-powered plant could be built in the state.
Argument forRepealing the rule could make it possible to build replacement plants in West Virginia and help keep power flowing to the wider grid.
Argument againstThe request might not lead to new plants, since Congress would still need to act and the resolution does not guarantee construction.
More detail
West Virginia would ask Congress to repeal section 111(b) of the Clean Air Act. The request concerns building a new coking plant and coal-powered electrical plant in West Virginia.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 5To House RulesLatest
- Mar 5Introduced in HouseMinor
- Mar 5To Rules
- Mar 5Filed for introductionIntroduced
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