AFPI Responds to the House Passage of the FENCES Act

Washington, D.C. — Jason Hayes, Director of Energy & Environment at America First Policy Institute (AFPI), released the following statement following House passage of the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act (FENCES Act) (H.R. 6409), legislation that would stop states from being punished under the Clean Air Act for pollution that comes from other countries.

“The passage of the FENCES Act in the House highlights common-sense policies that work: protecting American workers, strengthening economic stability, and ensuring states aren’t punished for emissions beyond their control.”

Because of outdated Clean Air Act provisions, production has slowed for energy development, manufacturing, and job creation. This is an important step toward supporting American energy independence, reinforcing state sovereignty, and ensuring regulatory decisions better serve the American people.

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