Alliance for Jobs and Affordable Energy

Stop the EPA's Backdoor Regulation of Emissions

Help us preserve American jobs and promote affordable energy by sending a letter to your U.S. Senators voicing your opposition to the Administration's plans to unilaterally impose emissions regulations in the wake of failed legislative efforts. The letter below will be sent to your Senators on your behalf. Feel free to edit the letter or add any additional information that you see fit.

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People across the country like me have spoken out against controversial cap-and-trade legislation.  We recognize the need to address climate issues, but we are not willing to support an unproven measure that may endanger an American economy still recovering from the largest recession in our lifetimes.    This is particularly true since worldwide emissions levels are unlikely to decrease as long as large countries such as China, India, and Russia remain unwilling to make similar sacrifices.  So it was a relief to see last year that this risky emissions trading scheme had been put aside.

However, I have become very concerned that a similar plan may be put into place anyway.   With the Administration frustrated by the lack of legislative progress on cap-and-trade, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson claims her Agency has a way to circumvent Congress altogether.  The EPA has proposed to use the Clean Air Act to enforce emissions caps, even though greenhouse gases are not covered under this law.

Such a move is a transparent end run around the legislative process and completely ignores the will of the American people.  If implemented, this approach could be even worse than the cap-and-trade bill, as it will likely be more costly and expand government power far more.

Luckily, some lawmakers are taking action to prevent this.  Senator Lisa Murkowski, backed by 40 Senators from both parties, has introduced S.J. Res 26, which will stop the EPA's plan.  I am writing to ask for your full support of this measure and ask that you encourage your colleagues in Congress to vote in favor of S.J. Res. 26 so that the EPA doesn't get away with this backdoor tax.

I appreciate your work in protecting the jobs and economic fortunes of the people of your constituency.   This resolution represents a critical opportunity to reaffirm your commitment to our economic recovery and to balanced public policy.  Most people are concerned with global warming and want to see reasonable steps taken to reduce emissions.  But our priority right now needs to be balanced policies that will help stimulate growth and put the American people back to work.

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