Central ND News

Senator John Hoeven has joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in cosponsoring a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at rescinding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new changes to the particulate matter national ambient air quality standards. Hoeven expressed concerns about the impact of the EPA's regulations on American industries, stating, "The Biden administration has finalized another burdensome regulation that sets unattainable standards and would cause regulatory strain on critical U.S. industries, including energy development and manufacturing."

Hoeven's opposition to the EPA's standards stems from the belief that they would lead to higher costs for Americans, decreased energy security, and the offshoring of jobs. He emphasized the need to prevent unnecessary government overreach by stopping the implementation of these regulations through the CRA.

The list of cosponsors for the CRA includes a long roster of U.S. Senators who have joined forces to challenge the EPA's standards. The collective effort reflects a bipartisan concern over the potential negative impacts of the new regulations on the economy and American consumers.

The resolution signifies a concerted effort by lawmakers to address what they perceive as unworkable mandates and excessive costs that could be imposed on manufacturers and energy producers, ultimately affecting prices for consumers. The resolution aims to prevent what the cosponsors view as undue strain on crucial U.S. industries.

In light of the growing opposition to the EPA's standards, the introduction of the CRA represents a significant step towards halting the implementation of regulations that many believe to be unsustainable and detrimental to the interests of American energy producers and manufacturers.