Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in introducing the Energy Choice Act of 2025. The legislation is spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jim Justice.
“America needs more energy, and our state and local governments shouldn’t discriminate against baseload energy generation that increases security, affordability, and creates good paying across the country, simply because it doesn’t align with their political agendas. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to prohibit restrictions on reliable energy that American families need,” stated Senator Capito.
Senator Justice expressed his support for the bill by saying, “I am an energy guy from an energy-rich state. I know how important freedom of energy production is – which is why I’m proud to introduce Energy Choice Act of 2025. President Trump has stated the need to unleash American energy, and this bill helps facilitate just that. We have too great an energy crisis in this country, and we don’t have the luxury of picking the winners and losers when it comes to energy production. Americans ought to have the right to choose what is best for their energy needs.”
West Virginia’s history in energy production is notable; it ranked fifth among states in total energy production in 2022. It stands as the second-largest coal producer nationwide and ranks fifth in natural gas production.
The Energy Choice Act aims to prevent states and local governments from imposing restrictions or limitations on various aspects of energy services connected with interstate commerce.
Representative Nick Langworthy leads a similar version of this bill in the House with support from 37 cosponsors.
