U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement regarding his opposition to President Obama and Speaker Pelosi’s “Cap and Tax” bill which will impose a national energy tax on hard-working Americans:

“It is unimaginable that in these challenging economic times President Obama and Speaker Pelosi would push Congress to pass a national energy tax under the guise of environmental stewardship – but today they succeeded in doing just that. I voted against this job-killing ‘Cap-and-Tax’ legislation because every American would have to pay a ‘carbon tax’ for turning on the lights, driving to work or heating their home throughout the winter. Even more disturbing is the fact that one independent analysis suggested 2.3 to 2.7 million jobs would be lost over the next 20 years under Cap and Tax. At a time when 2.9 million Americans have lost their job this year alone, it is irresponsible and unacceptable to support this reckless bill."