Political Quotes

John Shimkus: “Mandating the use of fuels that do not exist is absurd on its face and is inexcusably bad public policy.”

On the recordJuly 9, 2012
Mandating the use of fuels that do not exist is absurd on its face and is inexcusably bad public policy.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of the EPA's requirement for non-existent fuel credits.

Share

More from John Shimkus

Jul 27, 2020

Would your organizations support Federal legislation that would likely result in EPA being forced to regulate numerous contaminants that are present in low concentrations, irrespective of whether such regulation offers meaningful public…

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2020

I would hope in our discussions we would work with the majority to try to make sure we somehow incentivize nuclear baseload because of zero-carbon emissions.

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2020

The American people overwhelmingly agree. Recent polling found Americans prioritize affordability and reliability over emissions reductions.

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2020

For any community to be prosperous and healthy, it takes energy.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation