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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

Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…

supported this bill

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
$78,762,158

opposed this bill

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
$16,344,988

Interest groups that supported this bill gave 4.8 times as much as interest groups that opposed this bill

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

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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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