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Nov 26, 2014
Press Release
With a price tag of $3.4 trillion in lost economic output and 2.9 million lost jobs by 2040, American manufacturers have warned this could be the most expensive regulation ever written.
Sep 9, 2014
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) voted today in support of H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. H.R. 5078 would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from expanding their jurisdiction over lesser bodies of water never intended for regulation under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Jun 2, 2014
Press Release
“This rule will be all pain and no gain for American energy consumers and job seekers.”
Apr 30, 2014
Op-Ed
While the shale oil and gas renaissance dominates today’s energy landscape, it’s important that policymakers remember the vital contribution nuclear power makes to our nation’s energy portfolio.
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.
Feb 5, 2014
Press Release
Groups supporting this legislation included Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Quail Forever, and Whitetails Unlimited among others.
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 5, 2013
Op-Ed
Our country faces a mounting challenge when it comes to nuclear energy: the safe, long-term disposal of spent fuel from commercial reactors and leftover waste from defense activity.