Energy & Environment — Energy chair departure sets up Republican leadership contest

Presented by Ceres — At least two members of Congress are vying to become the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   PRESENTED BY  The Big Story  Republicans vie for top House Energy Committee spot  At least two members of Congress are vying to become the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. © Greg Nash for The Hill Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio) are interested in replacing outgoing chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), who will retire from the House next year.    Guthrie spokesperson DJ Griffin confirmed to The Hill he is running to lead the powerful committee after Rodgers retires.   Meanwhile, a source close to Latta also said he will run for the top spot. The Energy and Commerce Committee has broad jurisdiction, overseeing policy related to topics including energy, the environment, technology policy and health care.    Rodgers said last week she would not seek reelection. Vice Chair Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) is also departing to run for governor of North Dakota.   It's not clear whether the top Republican spot would be a chairship because that depends on which party wins the House majority this fall. If Democrats win, whoever takes Rodgers's seat would instead be the panel's ranking member.    Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Oil industry group files legal challenge against Biden administration's Gulf leasing plan The biggest fossil fuel industry trade group on Monday announced a legal challenge against the Biden administration's five-year plan for oil and gas leasing.  Full Story Climate protesters arrested outside Biden's campaign HQ in Delaware Nearly two dozen people protesting Biden administration policies on climate change and the Israel-Hamas war were arrested Monday outside the president's campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., according to protest group Sunrise Movement.  Full Story Democratic senators accuse 'green' gas companies of overcharging consumers in 'brazen conflict of interest' A group of progressive senators in a Monday letter to federal regulators accused fossil fuel companies of deceiving the public with ostensibly “green” gas — and overcharging customers for projects that won’t help the climate.  Full Story In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds Blistering heat waves and more frequent wildfires are reversing a generation of U.S. clean air gains, a new study has found. The peer-reviewed research by the climate analytics firm First Street Foundation … Full Story A MESSAGE FROM CERES What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Georgia draft permits released for controversial mine planned near Okefenokee (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)   Maine lawmakers reject contract limits on groundwater extraction (The Maine Monitor) Greens shower money on race for Santos seat (E&E News) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Trump's NATO threats split GOP Former President Trump's remarks about encouraging aggression toward "delinquent" NATO members are shining a light on divisions among Republicans looking to safeguard America's commitments abroad and those backing the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination.  Read more RFK Jr. apologizes after super PAC's Super Bowl commercial Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family members after a super PAC backing his independent bid for the White House aired a commercial during the Super Bowl on Sunday night. Read more Opinions in The Hill  Op-eds related to energy & environment submitted to The Hill: Biden needs the youth vote — and he can't get it without real action on climate change  Loose 45V guidance would backfire on taxpayers, clean hydrogen, and climate We have to protect our historic sites from the ravages of climate change    You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  1625 K Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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