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Today, President Obama vetoed Senate Bill 1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. The legislation has bipartisan support in Congress and from a majority of Americans.
"This afternoon the president vetoed the bipartisan Keystone Pipeline bill, refusing to approve a project that supports good-paying jobs for hard-working Americans and improves our nation's energy security. Congress should override his veto and approve this project for the benefit of our country," said Moolenaar.
Excerpt: Six weeks into his first term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar is settling into his new job representing a large area of the central and northern Lower Peninsula in Washington, D.C.
Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) voted in support of Senate Bill 1 to build the Keystone Pipeline. The bill passed 270 to 152, with bipartisan support. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress and now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature.
"The Keystone pipeline helps secure our country's energy independence and supports jobs without raising taxes or adding to our debt. There is broad bipartisan support for this legislation and the president should sign it," said Moolenaar.
Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland), a member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan at today's committee hearing regarding funding to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of Asian Carp.
"The president's budget spends too much money on new, untested programs, while cutting funding that protects the Great Lakes from the threat of Asian Carp. The entire country benefits from the Great Lakes, and protecting them from invasive species must be a top priority."
REP. JOHN MOOLENAAR, (R) Michigan:
It's time to permanently repeal the excessive spending, the economic pain and the continuing uncertainty caused by this law and replace it with patient-centered alternatives with lower premiums that allow individuals to choose the coverage they want.