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David McKinley
| David McKinley | |
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| First Name: | David |
| Last Name: | McKinley |
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| State: | West Virginia |
| Office: | House |
| House District: | 1 |
| Party: | Republican |
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| Official Twitter: | https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley |
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1. What are the individual's views on whether climate change is real and caused by human activity?
2. What votes, actions, and governmental/organizational activities on climate change and clean energy has the individual led/supported/opposed?
Automatically Generated Congressional Votes
In 2011, he voted to limit the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll249.xml
In 2013, he voted to make it harder for Congress to put a price on carbon by voting for a point of order opposing a carbon tax or a fee on carbon emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll445.xml
In 2014, he voted against a House amendment calling on Congress to recognize that man-made carbon pollution contributes to climate change and that climate change has a wide range of negative effects. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml
In 2015, as a member of Congress, he supported HR 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, which would have prevented implementation of the Clean Power Plan. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll384.xml
Automatically captured tweets
77Today, @ENERGY requested that @FERC develop a rule to address threats to our nation's electrical grid reliability: https://t.co/ObBdEjoHd7
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/913865739806879745/status/ Fri Sep 29 20:39:05 +0000 2017</a>
7ICYMI: #SubEnergy hosted its fifth #PoweringAmerica hearing on the role consumer's play in our electricity systems: https://t.co/lBJnwZ6wbz
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/913500439911518208/status/ Thu Sep 28 20:27:31 +0000 2017</a>
7ICYMI: #SubEnergy held its fourth #PoweringAmerica hearing on the consumer's role in modern electricity systems. https://t.co/lBJnwZ6wbz
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/913078532045189125/status/ Wed Sep 27 16:31:00 +0000 2017</a>
7Last week, I addressed the @WVaChamber Business Summit on current legislation that is vital to our business climate… https://t.co/KMZ801ynEP
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/905133907766640645/status/ Tue Sep 05 18:21:54 +0000 2017</a>
7Spent the day @WestVirginiaU discussing emerging energy technology with executives from Shenhua, the world's larges… https://t.co/xR71MYK0Zr
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/903709810251706369/status/ Fri Sep 01 20:03:03 +0000 2017</a>
7Powerful hearing underway in Energy and Commerce regarding opioid abuse. Participants from DEA, FDA, SAMSHA, NIH and CDC
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/923192700677120000/status/ Wed Oct 25 14:21:06 +0000 2017</a>
7The Congressional Coal Caucus met w/@SecretaryZinke to discuss securing American energy independence & strengthenin… https://t.co/6yNX6Ck7R9
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/918153032248037378/status/ Wed Oct 11 16:35:16 +0000 2017</a>
7Honored to be on an energy panel in Pittsburgh with IOGCC. Focused on Appalachian Ethane Storage with Steve Hedrick and WVU's Brian Anderson
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/914907326305521665/status/ Mon Oct 02 17:37:59 +0000 2017</a>
7@RepDianaDeGette & I have developed a bipartisan energy policy that brings all voices to the table. https://t.co/9OJK0gHO33
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/927589950878552065/status/ Mon Nov 06 17:34:12 +0000 2017</a>
7This week I spoke at an Energy Subcommittee Hearing on our hurricane response and preparedness. https://t.co/npRwjQU2ok
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/926556729931943936/status/ Fri Nov 03 21:08:33 +0000 2017</a>
7Read and share the article about our Coal Caucus meeting with @EPAScottPruitt https://t.co/ggCLVh5kdZ #Energy #jobs
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/867021079709175812/status/ Tue May 23 14:15:08 +0000 2017</a>
7ICYMI: Read our op-ed on why we need to invest in America's #energy #infrastructure @DonaldNorcross https://t.co/ituPxwJ0zN
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/866722465543860228/status/ Mon May 22 18:28:33 +0000 2017</a>
7Investing in energy infrastructure will create new jobs & allow the U.S. to lead the world in energy production. https://t.co/hhcSnz00PP
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/865575336075038720/status/ Fri May 19 14:30:16 +0000 2017</a>
7Happy to reintroduce the Advancing CCUS Technology Act with @USRepMikeDoyle. Let’s promote technologies that advance clean coal! #energy
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/859497610939424771/status/ Tue May 02 19:59:33 +0000 2017</a>
7Read my op-ed in today's @WashTimes about the need for a national energy plan. https://t.co/k3AidcskVX #energy #coal #WV #efficiency
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/859494587529928706/status/ Tue May 02 19:47:32 +0000 2017</a>
7ICYMI: Read about @POTUS's actions to end the War on Coal & unleash America's energy potential. https://t.co/Nd3JAj6iTe #jobs #energy #coal
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/847086876049752064/status/ Wed Mar 29 14:03:44 +0000 2017</a>
7Yesterday I introduced H.R. 3143, CASP Act. The App Storage Hub will create jobs, enhance our national security, and make us #energydominant
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/880795131745632259/status/ Fri Jun 30 14:28:18 +0000 2017</a>
7Enjoyed speaking at #CURC today. Our #EnergyDominance depends on continued advancement of fossil energy & energy re… https://t.co/6SkagisDGt
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/879782007428988928/status/ Tue Jun 27 19:22:30 +0000 2017</a>
7Excited @SecretaryPerry has accepted our invitation to visit WV in July. Look forward to highlighting WV energy's contribution to US economy
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/877886776731459584/status/ Thu Jun 22 13:51:32 +0000 2017</a>
7Enjoyed speaking with my friends @hpbccc about the importance of energy efficiency and building infrastructure.… https://t.co/dbwuRf20y5
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/872870584354525184/status/ Thu Jun 08 17:38:59 +0000 2017</a>
7A better alternative: focus on #energy research and innovation to use ALL forms in cleanest & most efficient way possible. 3/3
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/870371726642774018/status/ Thu Jun 01 20:09:25 +0000 2017</a>
7Thank you @POTUS for putting America first & withdrawing from flawed #ParisAccord. It hurts U.S. economy with little impact on climate. 1/3
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/870369866787823616/status/ Thu Jun 01 20:02:01 +0000 2017</a>
7Check out my op-ed from the @MorningConsult today about the importance of reliable and affordable energy sources. https://t.co/nyQ7JIAMTH
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/889847571191091200/status/ Tue Jul 25 13:59:28 +0000 2017</a>
7RT @cathymcmorris: Smarter regulations on energy infrastructure will increase transparency and bring down costs. https://t.co/GC0v4CpBab
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/888402868667129856/status/ Fri Jul 21 14:18:44 +0000 2017</a>
7Today the House passed 2 bills that will improve our oil and natural gas infrastructure to bring reliable and affordable energy to Americans
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/887794327447109637/status/ Wed Jul 19 22:00:36 +0000 2017</a>
7Today I introduced the RIVER Act. Capitalizing on our nation's hydro-power potential will create jobs and help make us #energydominant
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/885918417424961538/status/ Fri Jul 14 17:46:24 +0000 2017</a>
8Excited to welcome @SecretaryPerry from @Energy to Morgantown today to view Longview Power Plant and @NETL_DOE!
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/882937732330344449/status/ Thu Jul 06 12:22:14 +0000 2017</a>
8We have ENDED the war on American Energy – and we have ENDED the War on BEAUTIFUL CLEAN COAL. We are now an export… https://t.co/4wrxZ2GmAc
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/958529611914194945/status/ Wed Jan 31 02:37:22 +0000 2018</a>
8It was a pleasure today to join Rep. Doyle on the Energy Efficiency panel at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsbur… https://t.co/WY0ULn1BF9
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/951889953084108800/status/ Fri Jan 12 18:53:44 +0000 2018</a>
8RT @CMUenergy: Our Director @JayWhitacre1 welcomes members of Congress including @USRepMikeDoyle & @RepMcKinley and #energy organizations l…
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/951880403513733120/status/ Fri Jan 12 18:15:47 +0000 2018</a>
8RT @CMUenergy: .@RepMcKinley, @JayWhitacre1, @USRepMikeDoyle + others listen to companies like @SchneiderElec, Watt-Learn, @PPG who say the…
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/951846146372141056/status/ Fri Jan 12 15:59:40 +0000 2018</a>
8Today I received assurances from the Department of Energy that there are no plans to consolidate the two National E… https://t.co/HLSwhlE7T6
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/950834919160406017/status/ Tue Jan 09 21:01:25 +0000 2018</a>
8RT @HouseCommerce: NEXT WEEK: #SubEnergy to Kick-Off ‘DOE Modernization’ Hearing Series --> https://t.co/9HBk1rzOQa https://t.co/KAaShxRVgn
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/948295360660766720/status/ Tue Jan 02 20:50:07 +0000 2018</a>
8As Chairman of the Congressional Coal Caucus, my office led the effort to get the carbon capture tax credits includ… https://t.co/nbvxhi93UE
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/962088657707511809/status/ Fri Feb 09 22:19:45 +0000 2018</a>
8As Chairman of the Congressional Coal Caucus, my office led the effort to get the carbon capture tax credits includ… https://t.co/EOZMku8vMs
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/962069856152530944/status/ Fri Feb 09 21:05:02 +0000 2018</a>
8Glad we were able to get carbon capture tax credits included in the budget agreement. #CleanCoal https://t.co/dWBpkmA0qZ
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/961987816229089282/status/ Fri Feb 09 15:39:02 +0000 2018</a>
8RT @NASCSP: Discussing energy resiliency at the @NASEO_Energy conference- panelists from offices of @SenatorShaheen and @RepMcKinley among…
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/961310303488282624/status/ Wed Feb 07 18:46:51 +0000 2018</a>
7RT @dcexaminer: Exports expected to soar as US energy demand remains flat https://t.co/WMYkWkekRZ https://t.co/Z4Kp4X0Bmp
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/960972089799991296/status/ Tue Feb 06 20:22:54 +0000 2018</a>
7Today, the Department of Energy released the report on the development of a natural gas liquid storage hub in the A… https://t.co/TmzymzlDYP
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/943556447526445056/status/ Wed Dec 20 18:59:22 +0000 2017</a>
7Check out this op-ed I wrote on the Department of Energy proposal to @FERC on ensuring reliability and resiliency i… https://t.co/hn4qT2dMDU
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/939223991545483264/status/ Fri Dec 08 20:03:44 +0000 2017</a>
7The new @ENERGY report reinforces the vital role coal plays in our grid.
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/900833590317117440/status/ Thu Aug 24 21:33:59 +0000 2017</a>
7Thank you @WVUEnergy for having me! Looking forward to working with you in the future! #Energy https://t.co/fNCwgTvCQA
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/856564195571245056/status/ Mon Apr 24 17:43:13 +0000 2017</a>
7Spoke to the Gas Turbine Association today about a bill I intro'd with @RepPaulTonko to improve energy efficiency &… https://t.co/ydB96wZHEK
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/849680780641140737/status/ Wed Apr 05 17:50:59 +0000 2017</a>
Check out this article in the @WVRecord about rolling back painful regulations. https://t.co/phqTMMonB3 #Coal #Jobs #Energy
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepMcKinley/status/848981115012567041/status/ Mon Apr 03 19:30:45 +0000 2017</a>
