On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
North Dakota does not need the stream protection rule and neither does the Nation. By passing this resolution today disapproving the Office of Surface Mining edict, we are responding to the cries of the American people who are tired of nationwide job-killing regulations from Washington. Madam Speaker, the Obama administration took nearly an entire term and over 10 million taxpayer dollars developing this job killer designed to prevent billions of dollars of coal reserves from ever being developed with absolutely no environmental benefit. Today's action prevents further destruction of jobs and low-cost energy for the American people. I urge the Senate to swiftly send this resolution to the President's desk. ____________________
