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Sanders and Omar Fight $200 Billion in Fossil Fuel Subsidies

7/26/2025

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar are taking a stand against climate harm by introducing the End Polluter Welfare Act, aiming to eliminate nearly $200 billion in fossil fuel subsidies from the recent Republican budget. They condemn the addition of $20 billion in new subsidies, rallying support from lawmakers and advocacy groups to protect future generations.

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar are taking a stand against climate harm by introducing the End Polluter Welfare Act, aiming to eliminate nearly $200 billion in fossil fuel subsidies from the recent Republican budget. They condemn the addition of $20 billion in new subsidies, rallying support from lawmakers and advocacy groups to protect future generations.