Committee formed to work out differences with Senate on energy bill

Washington, D.C.- Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has named Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) to a Conference Committee that will work out differences with members of the Senate to pass the first comprehensive energy bill since 2007.

“In a town known for its gridlock and partisanship, conference committees have become a rare occurrence in Congress. We now have an opportunity to pass important legislation that modernizes our energy infrastructure, simplifies the permitting process, improves efficiency,  and advances clean coal technology,” said McKinley.

“It’s an honor to have been named to this committee and I look forward to working to address our most pressing energy concerns,” McKinley said. 

Background on House and Senate passed energy bills.

In the House passed version, Congressman McKinley’s amendments will:  

·         Advance Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS) technology

·         Improve gas turbine efficiency

·         Authorize an ethane storage study

·         Prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from opposing permits for fossil energy without completing the review process

·         Grant a permit extension for the Jennings Randolph Hydropower Project in Mineral County, WV

·         Address energy efficiency in federal buildings, data centers, manufacturing, and schools

For information on the House passed Amendment to S. 2012, click here.

For information on the Senate passed version, click here.