Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) has been selected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. This committee has jurisdiction over regulation of waste material from nuclear, oil, gas, and coal energy sources; securing drinking water, hydro-fracking; and updates to emissions standards from power generation from coal and gas, among others. He will also serve on the Energy Subcommittee and the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee.

“It’s a great honor to once again serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee and to be chosen as the Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment. We have a historic opportunity to promote a national energy plan and make advances in clean coal technology and research and development. I look forward to working with Chairman Walden and the incoming Trump Administration to achieve these goals.” – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E.

Chairman Greg Walden (OR-2) offered the following praise for Congressman McKinley.

“Since he came to Congress in 2011 David has worked on behalf of coal miners across the country who have been disproportionally impacted by the Obama administration’s relentless attacks on the coal industry.  From his work on coal ash, which became law last Congress, to his tireless work protecting miners benefits, I know David is going to do great work serving as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment.” - E&C Chairman Greg Walden