Combating Overregulation And Limitation of Proven, Operable, Working Energy Resources Act
The Combating Overregulation And Limitation of Proven, Operable, Working Energy Resources Act (COAL POWER Act) is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025. The bill aims to repeal a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants: coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units review of the residual risk and technology review.
Bill Details
The bill was introduced by Mr. DOWNING, Ms. HAGEMAN, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. SHREVE, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mrs. FEDORCHAK, Mr. GILL of Texas, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mr. HURD of Colorado.
Citation
The bill is referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and may be cited as the ‘‘Combating Overregulation And Limitation of Proven, Operable, Working Energy Resources Act’’ or the ‘‘COAL POWER Act.’’
Section 1: Short Title
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Combating Overregulation And Limitation of Proven, Operable, Working Energy Resources Act’’ or the ‘‘COAL POWER Act.’’
Section 2: Repeal of EPA Rule
The final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency titled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review’’ (89 Fed. Reg. 38508 (May 7, 2024)) shall have no force or effect and shall be treated as if such rule had never taken effect.
Learn more about this bill and its implications at: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr3870ih
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