With Rep. Nick Langworthy's 'Energy Choice Act' moving out of committee and headed for a full Congressional vote, the Clarence Republican said not only is support mounting but he expects it to be approved.
The bill cleared a key legislative milestone when the House Energy and Commerce Committee moved to advance the 'Energy Choice Act' to Congress for a full vote later this fall.
"Advancing this bill out of commitee means we can bring this bill before the full House where it has bipartisan support from both Republicans and common sense Democrats," Langworthy said in a prepared release.
The bill prohibits state and local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered.
It serves as federal legislative counter balance to now-stalled efforts by Gov. Kathy Hochul to mandate that only electric options be used in delivering energy services to consumers be it residents or businesses.
Langworthy said "protecting American's energy options is a top priority."
The bill has a groundswell of support from local governments and agencies across New York and key industry stakeholders.
Sen. Jim Justice from West Virginia is championing a companion bill in the U.S. Senate.