WASHINGTON - The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday, April 13 at 9:30 AM EDT entitled, Examining the Role of Environmental Policies on Access to Energy and Economic Opportunity. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the impact the president’s climate policies are having on economic opportunity, national security, and related issues.

WITNESSES:

Father Robert A. Sirico, President, Acton Institute

Major General (Ret.) Robert Scales, Senior Military Analyst

Alex Epstein, President, Center for Industrial Progress

Michael Breen, President & CEO, Truman National Security Project

Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Director, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness

WHEN: Wednesday, April 13 at 9:30 AM EDT

WHERE: 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building (SD-406)

Members of the Media:

If you plan to attend, please email Kristina_Baum@epw.senate.gov. Please note that media are required to display current Senate press credentials. Please plan to arrive prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing.