Massive House GOP Energy Bill Praised, Pilloried in Marathon First Hearing

Massive House GOP Energy Bill Praised, Pilloried in Marathon First Hearing
Oil pump jacks in California on Oct. 5, 2022. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images
John Haughey
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The 175-page Lower Energy Costs Act is an omnibus package that bundles 16 Republican-sponsored bills, two resolutions, and 68—and counting—amendments into one measure designed to “unleash America’s energy” by rolling back many of the “green energy” emphases adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives during four years of Democrat control.

The bill carries the designation of House Resolution 1 (HR 1) and is sponsored by Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), highlighting its importance to Republicans after narrowly regaining the chamber during the 2022 midterm elections.

John Haughey
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John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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