Ed Whitfield: “I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.”

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.

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

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…

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