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Environment committee releases GOP policy bill text |
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee released text for its portion of the Trump agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so. |
The EPW text appears similar to provisions passed by the House. It's not one of the committees that deals with thorny issues like Medicaid or energy tax credits that are more likely to undergo changes in the upper chamber. Like the House version of the bill, the text released by Senate Republicans on Wednesday repeals numerous green programs passed by the Democrats in 2022. This includes a $20 billion program that seeks to provide financing for climate-friendly projects and a $3 billion program that provides grants for underserved communities that want to fight air pollution and climate change. It also repeals other grant programs related to air pollution monitoring and reducing air pollution at schools — as well as a program that seeks to charge oil and gas companies for their excess methane emissions. Like the House version, the Senate bill also includes a provision criticized by Democrats as "pay-for-play" that allows companies to pay for expedited reviews of energy or other infrastructure projects. And it seeks to repeal a Biden-era regulation that's expected to push the auto market toward selling more electric vehicles. The ultimate text could still change as the parliamentarian has to decide which programs can actually be passed through reconciliation – a process by which the Senate can pass legislation with a simple majority instead of the 60 votes it usually needs to advance bills. Read more at TheHill.com. |
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The Trump administration notified California officials Wednesday that federal funding for the state’s massive high-speed rail project is at risk of being pulled after a four-month review concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has “no viable path” to complete the project on time or on budget. |
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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is expanding his efforts to hold up President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominees in response to the Senate's move to revoke his state's electric vehicle mandate. |
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Canadian wildfire smoke is reaching the northeastern part of the United States, with multiple National Weather Service (NWS) offices saying they are experiencing issues with the smoke. |
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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A South Florida meteorologist warned viewers that National Weather Service (NWS) shortages will impact his forecasts. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee will mark up a range of energy bills, including those related to electricity, power plants, minerals, coal, natural gas, pipelines and refining.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is slated to testify before the House Appropriations Committee.
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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President Trump doubled down Wednesday on calls to scrap the nation's debt ceiling, pressing for bipartisan action to abolish it and finding common ground with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.). Read more |
| Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) sharply criticized President Trump on Wednesday for suggesting Russia could play a mediating role in nuclear negotiations with Iran. Read more |
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