Climate Change Archives - Energy and Commerce Committee

Leader Rodgers: “Energy Really is the Backbone of Our Country”

09.24.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in this week’s forum with the Congressional Western Caucus. This week also marks National Clean Energy Week, which Republican E&C members are recognizing by highlighting their solutions to address climate change risks, create jobs, promote energy reliability, and protect America’s national security.

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

Energy is the backbone of the U.S.

“Energy really is the backbone of our country. It’s the key to American prosperity. It drives...

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Mounting Costs: The Real Harm of the Biden Administration’s Environmental Agenda on the American People and the Economy

June 14, 2021 at 4:30pm

https://youtu.be/H89IszuM5lg

Forum Participants:

Douglas Holtz-Eakin – American Action Forum President
Tom Dobbins – Aluminum Association President and CEO
Michelle Bloodworth – America’s Power President and CEO

CLICK HERE for the forum press release.

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Leader Rodgers Calls For American Innovation to Lead, Not a Government Socialist Agenda

05.05.2021

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks today during an Energy Subcommittee hearing on Democrats’ radical electric vehicle mandates.

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

AMERICAN INNOVATION

“There are many exciting technologies under development that will help drive cleaner energy systems, protect our environment, expand economic opportunity, and benefit families and workers.

“That is the wonder — and the promise — of the American free enterprise system, and...

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Leader Upton: Electric Vehicle Mandates Are Costly and Make America More Reliant on China

05.05.2021

Washington, D.C. — Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on electric vehicles mandates in the Democrats’ CLEAN Future Act.

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

AMERICA ISN’T READY TO COMPLETELY SWITCH TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES

“The CLEAN Future Act contains billions of dollars in subsidies and mandates in an attempt to push electric vehicles on the American public, whether they are ready for them, or not.

“I support reasonable fuel efficiency standards and am excited about the prospect...

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Leader McKinley Advocates for Carbon Capture Innovation and American Energy Workers

04.29.2021

Washington, D.C. — In an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) advocated for the need to both unleash innovation in carbon capture technology and protect pipeline workers in America.

Excerpts and highlights from his prepared remarks:

ON NEW SOURCE REVIEW PERMITS

“I think one thing we can...

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Leader Rodgers Highlights the Need for the EPA To Not Impose Burdens on Americans

04.29.2021

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.

Excerpts and highlights from her prepared remarks:

ON THE EPA BUDGET

“We are eager to learn more about the Biden-Harris Administration’s proposed EPA budget. It represents a 21.4 percent increase over EPA’s current funding levels.

“And if Congress gives EPA all of the proposed budget, it would be the most money ever...

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“You’re basically taking a whole community and throwing it under the bus.”

04.23.2021

Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, the House Energy and Commerce Committee heard this week from Mr. José L. Pérez, the President and CEO of Hispanics in Energy, and Mayor Louise Carter-King of Gillette, Wyoming. Both warned that President Joe Biden's radical rush-to-green agenda will hurt American workers and their way of life.

ON THE LEFT’S FOSSIL FUELS AND FRACKING BANS

Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) asked Mr. Pérez what a nationwide fracking ban would mean for Hispanic workers. Mr.

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Leader Rodgers on President Biden’s Expected Paris Climate Accord Announcement

04.21.2021

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s climate summit and expected announcement regarding the Paris Climate Accord.

“President Biden’s decision to force America back into the Paris Climate Accord and increase our commitments could severely hamper our global competitive edge to the benefit of the Chinese Communist Party, the world’s top carbon polluter,” Rodgers said. “What the Left refuses to acknowledge is America already leads the world in reducing carbon emissions. This leadership—driven by innovation and free-market...

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