Washington Examiner — PARSING HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ NEXT BIG CLIMATE PUSH: House Democrats want to prove they’re serious on big, bold climate legislation this year. But after a string of largely partisan messaging bills on the issue last year, it isn’t clear how much success they’ll have drawing Republican support for a comprehensive climate package.
Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee will unveil the next big steps in their climate policy push this afternoon. Details so far are sparse, but leaders on the committee like Chairman Frank Pallone of New Jersey told reporters last year it would be an extensive effort with robust commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.