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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) have raised concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's recent hiring spree following a significant funding increase as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the Chairs are seeking detailed information about the agency's plans to implement President Joe Biden's climate change agenda. The letter, as first reported by Breitbart, highlights the substantial financial allocations within the Inflation Reduction Act for climate change initiatives.

The Chairs are specifically requesting information on various aspects of the EPA's workforce, including the total number of employees at the headquarters and regional offices, breakdowns of employees at different pay scales, contractors paid with EPA funds, and changes in employee numbers since January 2021. They are also seeking details on employees within specific EPA offices and laboratories, as well as data on the 1,977 new hires, departures in 2023, contractors, and special consultants.

The inquiry aims to shed light on the recent surge in EPA staffing and expenditures, particularly in the context of advancing environmental and climate-related objectives. The Chairs are determined to ensure transparency and accountability in the agency's workforce management and financial allocations.

For further details, the full article from Breitbart and the complete letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan can be accessed through the provided links. For inquiries or additional information, interested parties can contact the House Energy and Commerce Committee at the provided phone numbers.