Central Louisiana News

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to disapprove of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule that limits the production of essential chemicals for America’s economy and national security. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA-03) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“This new regulation not only perpetuates Biden’s war on the American worker, but also on patients’ health,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This will have devastating impacts on chemical and medical manufacturing in the U.S., worsening shortages, and threatening the lives of Americans who need access to these critical supplies.”

“The EPA’s burdensome regulation of American chemical producers is just the latest example of the Biden administration’s determination to kill American jobs and manufacturing. Congress cannot allow unelected bureaucrats at the EPA to use flawed data to hamstring Louisiana’s chemical industry and hinder American manufacturers’ ability to access the chemicals they need to keep our economy humming,” said Senator Kennedy.

“The Biden administration continues to put America last through their Green New Deal, job-killing energy policies. The implications of this rule undermine American jobs and domestic manufacturing. While it is important that we take a balanced approach when considering the environmental impacts of our energy resources, we cannot forcibly shut down companies that do not align with agenda-driven leftist policies. We must prioritize America first,” said Representative Higgins.

“ACC and our members appreciate Senator Kennedy for his leadership to advance science-based rulemaking and to protect American innovation. While we appreciate some of the changes EPA made to the final rule, the Agency still relies on severely flawed science and outdated facility emissions data. This jeopardizes access to critical chemistries needed for our national priorities, including healthcare access, electric vehicles, and semiconductors. We urge Congress to pass this bicameral resolution and look forward to continuing to engage with EPA to develop science-based regulations that support American competitiveness,” said Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council.

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