McKinley Calls For A Comprehensive Energy Plan

Earlier today, U.S. Reps. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation to work towards a comprehensive and long term energy policy for the United States. Their bill will establish a Commission to address the future of America's energy needs.

"For too long the lack of a sound energy policy has negatively impacted our economy and made America less secure. The goal of this Commission will be to develop a plan that will create jobs, grow our economy, and put America on the path to energy independence by promoting affordable and reliable sources of energy," said McKinley.

"It is important that both parties come together and find common ground on our most pressing issues. Sound energy policies should not be broken by partisan divides that come and go with different administrations," McKinley stated.

"Our nation needs a comprehensive energy plan," said Rep. Diana DeGette. "Smart energy development is crucial to our economic strength, driving job creation and innovation, and essential to our continued global leadership in combating climate change. This Commission represents a great opportunity for stakeholders and experts from across the political spectrum to come together and develop a coherent plan that charts our nation's energy course for the next several decades."

"Even in the midst of so much gridlock in Washington, this bill demonstrates that we can come together across the aisle to find common ground to meet our nation's energy goals," continued DeGette. "I'm so proud to have crafted this legislation with my good friend and colleague, Rep. McKinley, and I look forward to seeing our other colleagues, from both sides of the aisle, join together with us in this important endeavor."

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