Bill · H.R. 1651· House(119-HR-1651)
To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Balderson
- Cosponsors
- - 37 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to nullify a specific final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns standards for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. It also addresses emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units and the repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. By passing this act, the specified EPA rule would have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Energy and manufacturing business owners benefit from reduced regulatory compliance costs.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+1
Decreasing regulatory costs for energy production can potentially lower electricity and fuel prices.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
Reduced energy regulation may lead to lower utility bills for households.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-7
Nullifying EPA standards for greenhouse gas emissions will likely increase carbon dioxide output from power plants.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7
The bill removes air quality standards meant to regulate fossil fuel-fired electric generating units.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5
The bill lessens the regulatory pressure that typically drives a shift away from fossil fuels.
Who it would affect, and how
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Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+1Improves Environmental Protections-7Reduces Carbon Emissions-7Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-5Increases Renewable Energy Investment-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Children-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-2
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/4/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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James BairdRepublican · Indiana
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