There is--this is nothing but a politically driven agenda aimed at ending jobs and the use of coal and natural gas in this country.
David McKinley
The Public Record
David Bennett McKinley is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving West Virginia's 1st congressional district from January 5, 2011, until January 3, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, McKinley focused on issues such as energy policy, infrastructure development, and healthcare during his time in office. He was known for advocating for the coal industry and promoting economic growth in West Virginia. McKinley also served on various committees, including the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he played a role in shaping legislation related to energy and health care.
They are retiring them because of the regulatory uncertainty, and the threats that are being posed to them.
I encourage those in our community to go get that second shot if they have not yet.
Yes, there are disparities in utility costs for households across the Nation.
at church on Sunday we had a prayer that asked God to enlighten all who inflict darkness on others
Before we unjustly destroy entire communities on the way to green, shouldn't we give these innovations more time to develop so we can transition these communities in an orderly manner?
Under this bill, a just transition means less reliable energy for a higher price, fewer jobs, and economically depressed communities in my Hoosier State.
If these plants shut, the lost revenue would devastate my communities and make it extremely difficult to pay for high-quality schools, hospitals, emergency personnel and other critical services.
In Illinois, six nuclear power stations, including four in my district, provide 88 percent of the State's emission-free electricity.
I think we can find a mix that works out and so that we keep our fossil fuels as part of all of the above.
the Democrats control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. You all can force a restructuring of fossil fuel economies
One of the reasons I ran for Congress was because I watched the destruction of the manufacturing sector hollow out entire communities across Indiana in my district.
People working in these fossil fuels are not statistics, but they're real people with families.
I think my record speaks for itself with respect to my support for hydro and nuclear energy as well as other renewable sources of energy.
I support an all-the-above energy approach, and I support decreasing CO2 emissions.
Shame on us. We are devastating these countrysides of other nations to satisfy our thirst for batteries.
Under this current administration, the oil and gas industry is under attack from pipelines to hydraulic fracturing.





