The President is pushing for a federal carbon tax which would skyrocket energy prices, causing many Americans to lose their jobs. Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement in support of a resolution to stop democrats from raising taxes on carbon released from fossil fuels:
“The last thing that the federal government needs to do is to add more tax burdens on hardworking Americans. The President’s plan to tax carbon is yet another attempt to grow the government and cut private sector jobs. While environmental issues are important, the solution is not to make gas and electricity more expensive for consumers. Instead, we need to further encourage businesses to explore alternative energy options, so we can protect the environment and allow Americans to keep their hard-earned money in their pockets.”
Background
H.Con.Res.89 is a resolution opposing the implementation of a tax on carbon emissions from fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.