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Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act. I greatly appreciate having the benefit of your advice on this critically important issue.

Like you, I had very serious objections to the original American Clean Energy and Security Act. While there were provisions in the bill that were key to economic growth and job creation here in Kentucky and across the country, I opposed the original draft because — in my assessment — it unfairly burdened Louisville families. However, in the days leading up to the vote, I worked with House Leadership to make significant changes to the legislation. Only when improvements were made to protect Louisville families from unfair increases in electricity rates, did I decide to vote in favor of the legislation. Given the significance of the issue, I feel it is important to fully communicate my reasons for this vote. I have included a copy of an op-ed I wrote about the American Clean Energy and Security Act and what it will mean for our community, which I thought you might like to review.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts – and I hope you will continue to stay in close touch. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of concern.