Senator Blunt Says New EPA Rule Would Mean Job Losses, Higher Energy Bills for Missourians

Statement

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today issued the following statement regarding the final release of the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Power Plan for existing power plants:

"Middle and low-income families are hit the hardest by bad energy policies resulting in higher utility bills, as these families already spend a larger part of their paycheck on their energy bills," said Blunt. "Electric service providers in Missouri have warned that the EPA's so-called Clean Power Plan will raise energy costs for Missourians, reduce jobs, and hurt our state's economic competitiveness. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I've fought hard to ensure provisions that would defund this harmful power grab were included in the final appropriations bill. I also support legislation to block this harmful rule and protect workers and families from the damaging effects of the Obama Administration's executive overreach and costly energy regulations. I'll continue to fight this misguided Clean Power Plan, and protect families, workers, and consumers in Missouri and nationwide."

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