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House Committee Targets $6.5B Cut to Climate Initiatives

5/13/2025

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is pushing a bold bill to slash $6.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting crucial climate initiatives. Chair Brett Guthrie insists this move will ease the burden on taxpayers and shrink the deficit. Additionally, the legislation speeds up infrastructure project approvals and reallocates funds for vital EPA programs, including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is pushing a bold bill to slash $6.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting crucial climate initiatives. Chair Brett Guthrie insists this move will ease the burden on taxpayers and shrink the deficit. Additionally, the legislation speeds up infrastructure project approvals and reallocates funds for vital EPA programs, including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.