Richmond, VA — Today, Delegate Kaye Kory introduced HB 1355 to place a moratorium on any new fossil fuel projects and infrastructure in Virginia. With an effective date of January 1, 2023, HB 1355 would halt the construction of pipelines and fracked gas facilities for power generation.

Food & Water Watch Southern Region Director Jorge Aguilar issued the following statement:

“As Governor Youngkin signals regressive energy policies that threaten to take Virginia backward on efforts to tackle climate change, it’s inspiring to see this landmark legislation introduced to fight the climate crisis head on. HB 1355 is the bold climate leadership we need in Richmond, putting an immediate end to our reliance on fossil fuels.

“As projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline and the Chickahominy Pipeline and Power Plant continue apace, state leadership must commit to the passage of HB 1355 and put an end to these destructive projects, once and for all.”

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