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S. 1324 - Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act

Environmental protection. 114th Congress (2015-2016) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act

S. 1324 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015
  • Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015
  • Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015
Sponsor
Shelley Moore Capito
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Environmental protection
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Coal
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Oil and gas
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Roads and highways
  • Transportation programs funding
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced5/13/2015
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced5/13/2015
5/13/2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
5/13/2015Introduced in Senate
6/23/2015Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-53.
Put on a legislative calendar8/05/2015Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
10/29/2015Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 114-159. Minority views filed.
Put on a legislative calendar10/29/2015Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 283.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
scale for bar graph of contributions

Contributions

  1. November - December 2010 For $241,253 Against $42,350
  2. January - February 2011 For $773,807 Against $193,125
  3. March - April 2011 For $2,100,446 Against $401,342
  4. May - June 2011 For $2,028,391 Against $398,997
  5. July - August 2011 For $1,236,626 Against $160,528
  6. September - October 2011 For $1,871,999 Against $580,128
  7. November - December 2011 For $1,320,674 Against $454,389
  8. January - February 2012 For $1,064,407 Against $313,999
  9. March - April 2012 For $2,050,261 Against $649,824
  10. May - June 2012 For $2,330,945 Against $1,012,310
  11. July - August 2012 For $1,831,207 Against $728,086
  12. September - October 2012 For $3,699,412 Against $2,267,413
  13. November - December 2012 For $702,946 Against $190,004
  14. January - February 2013 For $694,234 Against $198,778
  15. March - April 2013 For $2,431,121 Against $486,939
  16. May - June 2013 For $2,232,845 Against $431,507
  17. July - August 2013 For $1,393,679 Against $185,158
  18. September - October 2013 For $2,162,377 Against $266,106
  19. November - December 2013 For $2,721,394 Against $254,954
  20. January - February 2014 For $1,756,928 Against $217,152
  21. March - April 2014 For $3,920,586 Against $424,233
  22. May - June 2014 For $3,883,663 Against $647,457
  23. July - August 2014 For $2,878,232 Against $373,016
  24. September - October 2014 For $6,452,127 Against $1,004,293
  25. November - December 2014 For $1,550,088 Against $90,693
  26. January - February 2015 For $1,147,020 Against $177,950
  27. March - April 2015 For $2,588,501 Against $441,962
  28. May - June 2015 For $2,738,737 Against $486,680
  29. July - August 2015 For $1,376,165 Against $156,172
  30. September - October 2015 For $1,838,981 Against $444,150
  31. November - December 2015 For $1,753,176 Against $416,114
  32. January - February 2016 For $1,427,648 Against $240,452
  33. March - April 2016 For $2,220,173 Against $490,347
  34. May - June 2016 For $3,420,448 Against $705,036
  35. July - August 2016 For $2,864,284 Against $406,943
  36. September - October 2016 For $3,798,662 Against $389,001
  37. November - December 2016 For $258,715 Against $17,400

Votes

    58 Organizations Supported and 54 Opposed; See Which Ones
    58 Organizations Supported and 54 Opposed; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015

    58 organizations supported this bill

    Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity
    ACCCE (2015, May 13). ACCCE Commends Today’s Congressional Action; Protecting Affordable and Reliable Electricity. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from ACCCE.
    american coke and coal chemicals institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Farm Bureau Federation
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Foundry Society
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Knife Manufacturers Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Petroleum Institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Road & Transportation Builders Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    American Waterways Operators
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Builders and Contractors
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Equipment Distributors
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Association of American Railroads
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Automotive Recyclers Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Brick Industry Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Competitive Enterprise Institute
    Competitive Enterprise Institute (2015, May 13). CEI Shows Support for Sen. Capito's Greenhouse Gas Legislation. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from Competitive Enterprise Institute.
    Consumer Energy Alliance
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    copper and brass fabricators council
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    CropLife America
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Electric Reliability Coordinating Council
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Exotic Wildlife Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Forging Industry Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Independent Petroleum Association of America
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Industrial Energy Consumers of America
    Cicio, Paul N. (2015, June 23). Hearing on “The Impacts of EPA’s Proposed Carbon Regulations on Electricity Costs for American Businesses, Rural Communities and Families, and a Legislative Hearing on S. 1324”. Retrieved June 29, 2015, from Industrial Energy Consumers of America.
    Industrial Minerals Association - North America
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    international liquid terminals association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Lignite Energy Council
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Metals Service Center Institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Home Builders
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Manufacturers
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Cattlemen's Beef Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Electrical Contractors Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Federation of Independent Business
    Austin, Amanda (2015, June 22). NFIB Letter to Senator Capito. Retrieved June 29, 2015, from NFIB.
    National Marine Manufacturers Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Mining Association
    National Mining Association (2015, May 13). NMA Backs Bi-Partisan Senate Solution to EPA’s Costly Power Plant Rules. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from NMA.
    National Oilseed Processors Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
    NRECA (2015, May 13). Co-ops Welcome Senate’s Clean Power Plan ‘Time Out’ Legislation. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from NRECA.
    National Tooling and Machining Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Natural Gas Supply Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Non-Ferrous Founders' Society
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    North American Die Casting Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Plastics Industry Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Precision Machined Products Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Precision Metalforming Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Printing Industries of America
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Railway Supply Institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Styrene Information and Research Center
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    The Fertilizer Institute
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Josten, R. Bruce (2015, August 4). US Chamber of Commerce S.1324 Support Letter. Retrieved August 5, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Valve Manufacturers Association of America
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Western Agricultural Processors Association
    Partnership for a Better Energy Future (2015, August 4). Coalition Letter from Partnership for a Better Energy Future on S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (ARENA). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

    54 organizations opposed this bill

    Allergy & Asthma Network
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    American Lung Association
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    American Public Health Association
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    American Thoracic Society
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    Appalachian Voices
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    beyond nuclear
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Center for Accessible Technology
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Consumer Groups Oppose S. 1324, ARENA Act. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from Public Citizen.
    Center for Biological Diversity
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Chesapeake Climate Action Network
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Clean Water Action
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Consumers Union
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Consumer Groups Oppose S. 1324, ARENA Act. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from Public Citizen.
    Earth Day Network
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Earthjustice
    Earthjustice (2015, May 13). Coal Industry Takes Yet Another Shot at the Clean Power. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from Earthjustice.
    Endangered Habitats League
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Energy Action Coalition
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Environment America
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Environmental Law & Policy Center
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Friends Committee on National Legislation
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Green for All
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Greenlining Institute
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Consumer Groups Oppose S. 1324, ARENA Act. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from Public Citizen.
    Greenpeace
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Health Care Without Harm
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    huntington breast cancer action coalition
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Interfaith Power & Light
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    kyotousa
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    League of Conservation Voters
    League of Conservation Voters (2015, May 13). LCV Statement on Sen. Capitos Legislation to Block Common Sense Limits no Carbon Pollution. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from LCV.
    League of Women Voters
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    National Association of County & City Health Officials
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    National Environmental Health Association
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    National People's Action
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Natural Resources Defense Council
    NRDC (2015, May 13). Sen. Capito’s Bid to Kill Clean Power Plan Must be Stopped. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from NRDC.
    nature abounds
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    New Energy Economy
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Nuclear Information and Resource Service
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Oxfam America
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Physicians for Social Responsibility
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    polar bears international
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Progressive Democrats of America
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Protect Our Winters
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Public Citizen
    Public Citizen (2015, May 13). Legislation Would Undermine EPA’s Clean Power Plan, Take Country Backward in Fight to Address Climate Change. Retrieved May 14, 2015, from Public Citizen.
    Rachel Carson Council, Inc.
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Safe Climate Campaign
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Sierra Club
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Southern Environmental Law Center
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    The Utility Reform Network
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Consumer Groups Oppose S. 1324, ARENA Act. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from Public Citizen.
    Trust for America's Health
    undersigned organization (2015, August 4). Health Care Organizations' Letter to Senators Opposing S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from APHA.
    Union for Reform Judaism
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Union of Concerned Scientists
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Voces Verdes
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    Voices for Progress
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.
    WE ACT for Environmental Justice
    undersigned organizations (2015, August 5). Environmental Groups Letter in Opposition to S 1324. Retrieved August 7, 2015, from League of Conservation Voters.

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    Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 114th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, November 29, 2010 – November 28, 2016.
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    Contributions by Legislator

    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$579,794$64,900
    Kelly AyotteRNH$1,438,094$71,988
    Tammy BaldwinDWI$108,026$781,198
    John BarrassoRWY$936,445$2,250
    Michael F. BennetDCO$400,788$1,175,451
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$142,588$124,014
    Roy BluntRMO$1,500,743$140,930
    Cory A. BookerDNJ$415,332$363,646
    John BoozmanRAR$405,911$11,685
    Barbara BoxerDCA$42,000$8,397
    Sherrod BrownDOH$493,112$743,100
    Richard BurrRNC$992,340$35,650
    Maria CantwellDWA$160,838$165,034
    Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$1,489,317$18,850
    Ben CardinDMD$262,930$101,725
    Tom CarperDDE$337,585$33,550
    Bob CaseyDPA$574,668$162,517
    Bill CassidyRLA$2,227,558$56,799
    Daniel CoatsRIN$162,600$500
    William Thad CochranRMS$686,604$38,700
    Susan M. CollinsRME$382,316$61,450
    Christopher A. CoonsDDE$331,223$106,622
    Bob CorkerRTN$783,895$71,666
    John CornynRTX$2,011,649$32,050
    Tom CottonRAR$2,345,820$33,387
    Mike CrapoRID$511,732$5,000
    Ted CruzRTX$3,927,746$40,099
    Steve DainesRMT$1,542,743$5,150
    Joe DonnellyDIN$263,676$110,940
    Dick DurbinDIL$274,405$156,849
    Mike EnziRWY$487,283$1,000
    Joni ErnstRIA$611,856$3,850
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$343,358$43,482
    Deb FischerRNE$862,185$4,500
    Jeff FlakeRAZ$2,126,600$9,200
    Al FrankenDMN$159,984$359,677
    Cory GardnerRCO$2,240,598$13,953
    Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$322,605$219,503
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$716,012$76,753
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$709,288$22,960
    Orrin G. HatchRUT$825,333$42,300
    Martin HeinrichDNM$172,433$468,268
    Heidi HeitkampDND$358,994$86,322
    Dean HellerRNV$1,096,465$16,500
    Mazie K. HironoDHI$207,390$235,549
    John HoevenRND$649,271$5,243
    Jim InhofeROK$995,674$13,500
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$790,829$21,900
    Ron JohnsonRWI$1,892,686$28,360
    Tim KaineDVA$384,988$756,691
    Angus S. King, Jr.IME$76,050$92,052
    Mark KirkRIL$854,201$22,370
    Amy KlobucharDMN$260,047$87,185
    James LankfordROK$1,512,255$47,086
    Patrick J. LeahyDVT$61,550$122,433
    Mike LeeRUT$1,176,694$8,653
    Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$918,650$36,125
    Ed MarkeyDMA$269,425$601,829
    John McCainRAZ$907,635$48,888
    Claire McCaskillDMO$387,903$230,908
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$2,944,123$59,575
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$437,875$99,300
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$159,900$267,608
    Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$62,100$20,350
    Jerry MoranRKS$724,876$25,520
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$1,403,625$17,050
    Chris MurphyDCT$285,749$432,241
    Patty MurrayDWA$438,740$370,493
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$434,268$222,200
    Rand PaulRKY$969,196$19,391
    David PerdueRGA$803,414$36,650
    Gary C. PetersDMI$396,728$816,259
    Rob PortmanROH$2,301,304$61,769
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$94,775$31,475
    Harry ReidDNV$131,575$31,867
    Jim RischRID$375,037$7,650
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,143,139$13,664
    Mike RoundsRSD$644,748$31,754
    Marco RubioRFL$2,191,745$42,310
    Bernie SandersIVT$17,025$378,307
    Ben SasseRNE$1,175,944$17,500
    Brian SchatzDHI$463,734$426,240
    Chuck SchumerDNY$636,160$282,200
    Tim ScottRSC$1,512,082$47,177
    Jeff SessionsRAL$258,300$0
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$199,050$387,412
    Richard C. ShelbyRAL$221,300$1,000
    Debbie StabenowDMI$642,860$166,651
    Dan SullivanRAK$1,450,582$9,445
    Jon TesterDMT$307,710$435,792
    John ThuneRSD$1,007,116$28,266
    Thom TillisRNC$1,005,729$27,755
    Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$2,978,662$105,856
    Tom UdallDNM$400,008$290,490
    David VitterRLA$530,800$28,300
    Mark R. WarnerDVA$539,887$141,652
    Elizabeth WarrenDMA$141,414$2,079,687
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$89,482$160,417
    Roger F. WickerRMS$438,667$9,600
    Ron WydenDOR$692,009$262,978

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    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$579,794$64,900
    		Kelly AyotteRNH$1,438,094$71,988
    		Tammy BaldwinDWI$108,026$781,198
    		John BarrassoRWY$936,445$2,250
    		Michael F. BennetDCO$400,788$1,175,451
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$142,588$124,014
    		Roy BluntRMO$1,500,743$140,930
    		Cory A. BookerDNJ$415,332$363,646
    		John BoozmanRAR$405,911$11,685
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$42,000$8,397
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$493,112$743,100
    		Richard BurrRNC$992,340$35,650
    		Maria CantwellDWA$160,838$165,034
    		Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$1,489,317$18,850
    		Ben CardinDMD$262,930$101,725
    		Tom CarperDDE$337,585$33,550
    		Bob CaseyDPA$574,668$162,517
    		Bill CassidyRLA$2,227,558$56,799
    		Daniel CoatsRIN$162,600$500
    		William Thad CochranRMS$686,604$38,700
    		Susan M. CollinsRME$382,316$61,450
    		Christopher A. CoonsDDE$331,223$106,622
    		Bob CorkerRTN$783,895$71,666
    		John CornynRTX$2,011,649$32,050
    		Tom CottonRAR$2,345,820$33,387
    		Mike CrapoRID$511,732$5,000
    		Ted CruzRTX$3,927,746$40,099
    		Steve DainesRMT$1,542,743$5,150
    		Joe DonnellyDIN$263,676$110,940
    		Dick DurbinDIL$274,405$156,849
    		Mike EnziRWY$487,283$1,000
    		Joni ErnstRIA$611,856$3,850
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$343,358$43,482
    		Deb FischerRNE$862,185$4,500
    		Jeff FlakeRAZ$2,126,600$9,200
    		Al FrankenDMN$159,984$359,677
    		Cory GardnerRCO$2,240,598$13,953
    		Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$322,605$219,503
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$716,012$76,753
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$709,288$22,960
    		Orrin G. HatchRUT$825,333$42,300
    		Martin HeinrichDNM$172,433$468,268
    		Heidi HeitkampDND$358,994$86,322
    		Dean HellerRNV$1,096,465$16,500
    		Mazie K. HironoDHI$207,390$235,549
    		John HoevenRND$649,271$5,243
    		Jim InhofeROK$995,674$13,500
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$790,829$21,900
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$1,892,686$28,360
    		Tim KaineDVA$384,988$756,691
    		Angus S. King, Jr.IME$76,050$92,052
    		Mark KirkRIL$854,201$22,370
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$260,047$87,185
    		James LankfordROK$1,512,255$47,086
    		Patrick J. LeahyDVT$61,550$122,433
    		Mike LeeRUT$1,176,694$8,653
    		Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$918,650$36,125
    		Ed MarkeyDMA$269,425$601,829
    		John McCainRAZ$907,635$48,888
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$387,903$230,908
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$2,944,123$59,575
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$437,875$99,300
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$159,900$267,608
    		Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$62,100$20,350
    		Jerry MoranRKS$724,876$25,520
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$1,403,625$17,050
    		Chris MurphyDCT$285,749$432,241
    		Patty MurrayDWA$438,740$370,493
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$434,268$222,200
    		Rand PaulRKY$969,196$19,391
    		David PerdueRGA$803,414$36,650
    		Gary C. PetersDMI$396,728$816,259
    		Rob PortmanROH$2,301,304$61,769
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$94,775$31,475
    		Harry ReidDNV$131,575$31,867
    		Jim RischRID$375,037$7,650
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,143,139$13,664
    		Mike RoundsRSD$644,748$31,754
    		Marco RubioRFL$2,191,745$42,310
    		Bernie SandersIVT$17,025$378,307
    		Ben SasseRNE$1,175,944$17,500
    		Brian SchatzDHI$463,734$426,240
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$636,160$282,200
    		Tim ScottRSC$1,512,082$47,177
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$258,300$0
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$199,050$387,412
    		Richard C. ShelbyRAL$221,300$1,000
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$642,860$166,651
    		Dan SullivanRAK$1,450,582$9,445
    		Jon TesterDMT$307,710$435,792
    		John ThuneRSD$1,007,116$28,266
    		Thom TillisRNC$1,005,729$27,755
    		Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$2,978,662$105,856
    		Tom UdallDNM$400,008$290,490
    		David VitterRLA$530,800$28,300
    		Mark R. WarnerDVA$539,887$141,652
    		Elizabeth WarrenDMA$141,414$2,079,687
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$89,482$160,417
    		Roger F. WickerRMS$438,667$9,600
    		Ron WydenDOR$692,009$262,978

    Interest Groups that supported this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Republican/Conservative$14,631,643
    		Independent oil & gas producers$5,429,243
    		Electric Power utilities$4,561,495
    		Railroads$3,926,103
    		Public works, industrial & commercial construction$3,831,210
    		Chemicals$3,741,693
    		Industrial/commercial equipment & materials$3,706,819
    		Oilfield service, equipment & exploration$3,520,244
    		Coal mining$3,297,763
    		Petroleum refining & marketing$2,933,438
    		Natural Gas transmission & distribution$2,715,641
    		Oil & Gas$2,654,433
    		Stone, clay, glass & concrete products$2,317,378
    		Livestock$2,298,326
    		Residential construction$2,287,322
    		Sea freight & passenger services$2,090,518
    		Auto manufacturers$1,351,111
    		Vegetables, fruits and tree nut$1,185,731
    		Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers & pesticides)$1,184,786
    		Construction equipment$1,067,717
    		Electrical contractors$1,004,575
    		Fabricated metal products$971,882
    		Heavy industrial manufacturing$805,329
    		Metal mining & processing$766,625
    		Mining$739,683
    		Rural electric cooperatives$659,084
    		Manufacturing$635,786
    		Wheat, corn, soybeans and cash grain$620,750
    		Plastics & Rubber processing & products$596,792
    		Plumbing, heating & air conditioning$547,888
    		Commercial printing & typesetting$504,109
    		Builders associations$431,550
    		Small business associations$392,318
    		Recycling of metal, paper, plastics, etc.$384,930
    		Chambers of commerce$358,176
    		Pleasure boats$224,274
    		Farm bureaus$165,148
    		Manmade fibers$89,800
    		Hunting & wildlife$69,612
    		Non-metallic mining$61,233

    Interest Groups that opposed this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Democratic/Liberal$7,379,240
    		Environmental policy$5,398,859
    		Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,294
    		Minority/Ethnic Groups$612,336
    		Health & welfare policy$547,752
    		Churches, clergy & religious organizations$525,766
    		Animal Rights$370,120
    		Public official (elected or appointed)$113,000
    		Health professionals$50,871
    		Human Rights$45,000
    		Consumer groups$750
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