AF&PA Expresses Concerns With House Energy and Climate Policy Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to approval last night in the House Energy and Commerce Committee of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement:

"Affordable energy is essential to American manufacturers’ competitiveness, which is especially true for the forest products industry given that our international competitors frequently enjoy substantial cost advantages. Climate and energy legislation that raises the costs of U.S. production is a serious concern.