Ed Whitfield: “I would like to call this hearing to order.”

27 States filed a lawsuit against the Clean Power Plan, and the Supreme Court issued a stay.

Why do you think the Supreme Court issued a stay of the Clean Power Plan?

Congress did not write the Clean Air Act to provide EPA with the ability to create new regulatory powers and authorities so it can transform the Nation's energy system.

There are strong feelings on the issue because many people, and we are speaking for our constituents, believe that EPA is exceeding its legal authority under the direction of a president who is trying to impose his will on climate change…