Bill · H.R. 3870· House(119-HR-3870)

COAL POWER Act

Age: 59 years

Montana

Introduced: 6/10/2025
Last activity: 6/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Troy Downing
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "COAL POWER Act," aims to repeal a specific Environmental Protection Agency rule. The target of this repeal is the rule regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. If passed, this rule would have no force or effect. It would be treated as if the rule had never taken effect.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Energy producers and utility companies benefit significantly from reduced regulatory compliance costs.
Would union members be better off under this?+2
The bill may support employment stability within the coal and power generation sectors.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The repeal of emission standards may reduce operational costs for the coal and oil sectors, potentially supporting job retention in those industries.

The opposite· 3 of 15

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill directly removes environmental safeguards regarding hazardous air pollutants.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-4
Repealing emission standards for coal and oil plants likely increases total greenhouse gas and hazardous pollutant emissions.
Would children be better off under this?-3
Reduced air quality standards may have negative health impacts on children's developing respiratory systems.