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Mar 27, 2014
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) reminded the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today that any further dismantlement of the Yucca Mountain program would run counter to the law as affirmed by the DC Circuit Court.
Mar 27, 2014
Op-Ed
Three decades of delays have amassed more than 70,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel at more than 121 locations across more than 30 states. The American people deserve the central repository they’ve paid for, not more excuses for dodging the law.
Jan 31, 2014
Press Release
After hearing from numerous constituents and local propane dealers, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) wants constituents to know that he is fully aware of the issue and wants to share what information he has been able to discover about the problem.
Nov 21, 2013
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported House passage of three bills in Washington this week that is consistent with an all-of-the-above energy policy he has advocated for years.
Sep 20, 2013
Op-Ed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the President’s directive through his Climate Action Plan, issued a rule on September 20 that will kill the future for coal and raise costs for electricity in the future.
Jul 30, 2013
Video
Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL-15) defends coal on the floor of the House during debate on H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. For many in Southern Illinois, coal is a way of life.
Jul 25, 2013
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for House passage of the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 (HR 2218).
Jun 3, 2013
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is writing Governor Quinn urging him to sign the fracking bill, SB 1715, into state law.
May 22, 2013
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted in the House Wednesday for legislation that would enable construction of the Keystone XL pipeline (HR 3), which would bring North American crude oil to the Midwest and Gulf Coast refineries.