Cathy McMorris Rodgers - the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Cathy McMorris Rodgers - the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers criticized the Biden administration's allocation of funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), stating, “This administration continues to prioritize its radical rush-to-green agenda over the needs of the American people." Rodgers expressed concerns about the distribution of $20 billion to various groups and leftwing special interests without a clear plan to prevent funds from benefiting China, a major player in renewable energy supply chains.
Rodgers called for the Senate to consider legislation aimed at repealing the green slush fund and enhancing the nation's energy independence. She highlighted the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1023 in the House, led by Rep. Gary Palmer, which seeks to eliminate the GGRF.
The committee had previously raised questions about the EPA's management of GGRF funds to avoid potential waste, fraud, and abuse. Concerns included possible conflicts of interest among funding recipients, the risk of mismanagement due to the rapid distribution of grants totaling $27 billion, and the challenges posed by China's dominance in the solar market.
The statement by Chair Rodgers underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the Biden administration's environmental initiatives and the allocation of taxpayer funds towards green energy projects.
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