Republicans focus on energy bills during a dedicated congressional week
House Republicans unveil a suite of energy-focused bills to assert American energy independence and push back against the Biden administration's environmental regulations.
Kelsey Brugger and Miranda Willson report for E&E News.
In short:
- House Republicans plan to introduce six energy-related bills aiming to protect fossil fuel production and challenge President Biden's environmental policies.
- Proposed legislation includes repealing the greenhouse gas reduction fund, facilitating energy project construction, and limiting legal actions by environmental groups.
- The agenda sets forth measures to reinforce U.S. energy dominance and counter potential carbon emissions taxation.
Key quote:
“We’re bringing bills on the House floor next week that will promote American energy to lower costs for families who recognize this.”
— Steve Scalise, House Majority leader
Why this matters:
Critics argue that an increased commitment to fossil fuels contradicts the urgent need to transition to renewable energy sources to mitigate the impacts of climate change. They point out that the continued extraction and consumption of oil, gas, and coal contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, which are driving global warming and extreme weather events.
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