HR94 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Coal-fired power plants, impact of future EPA regulations, concern expressed

Summary

This Alabama House resolution asks the EPA to analyze the combined impact of future regulations on coal-fired power plants and to share that analysis with states, while urging Congress to ensure such analysis if the EPA does not provide it.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally urges the EPA to assess how multiple future regulations on coal-fired plants would work together and to share the results with all states. It also asks the EPA to minimize negative effects on electricity costs and reliability as regulations are developed. If the EPA does not conduct this combined analysis, it calls on Congress to take steps to ensure such analysis is done and distributed to states, and it directs that copies be sent to Alabama’s congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• EPA and federal energy policymakers, who would be asked to analyze and report on the combined impacts of future coal-related regulations.
• States, which would receive the analysis and use it to understand potential nationwide and regional effects.
• Alabama residents and coal-dependent workers and communities, who could be affected by changes in coal use, electricity prices, and reliability.
• U.S. Congress, which would be urged to act if the EPA does not perform the requested analysis.

Key Provisions

• Urges the EPA to analyze the combined potential impact of its future regulations for coal-fired power plants and to share that analysis with all states.
• Urges the EPA to minimize the impact of each regulation on electricity supply, prices, and reliability as it develops regulations.
• If the EPA does not perform the combined analysis, recommends that Congress take steps to ensure such analysis is completed and shared with states.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative