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Climate Change

League Opposes H.R. 26, REINS Act of 2017 (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter to the U.S. House in opposition of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017.

League Files Amicus Brief in Juliana et al v. United States (Article)

The League of Women Voters United States (LWVUS) and the League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) filed an Amicus Brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

League Opposes H.Con.Res 89 (Legal Document)

The League joined coalition partners on a letter calling for members of the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose H.Con.Res 89.

EPA’s Clean Power Plan Continues to be Tested (Blog)

Despite the stay on implementation of the Clean Power Plan, some states are moving forward to develop state plans to implement the regulation in their own jurisdictions. The LWVUS Climate Change task force has developed a working guide for those wishing to get involved at the state level.

League Opposes H.R. 5055 (Legal Document)
EPA issues Final Regulation to Limit Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector (Blog)

The Obama Administration announced the first-ever-regulations to cut methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. League supporters sent thousands of comments to the Environmental Protection Agency in support of this rule.

155 Countries to Sign Paris Agreement on Earth Day (Blog)

On Earth day, world leaders will gather at the United Nations to sign the agreement put together during the UN Climate Conference in Paris. The historic agreement signaled the commitment to fight climate change by a global coalition.

League Opposes BRICK Act in U.S. House (Legal Document)

The League joined environmental partners in opposing the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, or BRICK Act (H.R. 4557).

U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Implementation of Clean Power Plan (Blog)

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily put the Obama Administration's ‪‎Clean Power Plan. The League has been working to push the Obama Administration to develop and implement this historic regulation for years and we will continue to work to ensure that the it is implemented properly in every state. ‪

Outlining the League’s Priority Federal Issues for 2016 (Blog)

In addition to lobbying the 114th Congress in support of our priorities, the League is working on a number of important policy proposals put forth by the President and agencies of the federal government. We will also be participating in litigation that could have a major impact on laws and regulations.