H.C.R. No. 25 Summary

• Urges Congress to reject cap and trade legislation that would increase costs of goods and services for Americans.

• Argues that cap and trade will disproportionately harm Ohio and coal-dependent states, as coal generates over 85% of Ohio's electricity and the Congressional Budget Office estimates household costs would increase 1.7% to 3.3% of after-tax income annually.

• Claims cap and trade will reduce job creation and business investment in Ohio while generating federal revenue through emissions credit sales without achieving global greenhouse gas reductions, as industries may relocate to countries with weaker environmental standards.

• Proposes Congress instead enact legislation encouraging states to develop their own renewable energy portfolio standards and remove barriers to commercializing zero-emission technologies including advanced nuclear power, biomass energy, fuel cells, and clean coal with carbon capture.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Congress members, Ohio's congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.