The House has passed a sprawling energy package that was championed by Republicans as a fix to soaring energy prices, and the bill garnered the support of four Democrats.
’s top priority this Congress, would overhaul the environmental review process for energy projects to streamline their approvals, boost fossil fuel production and reduce prices.
House Democrats labeled the bill the “Polluters Over People Act” and vehemently opposed it as a threat to combating climate change.Mr. Gonzalez said he supported the bill because it would simplify the energy permitting process and help fast-track new energy projects. House Republicans hope its passage, which marks the chamber’s last legislative action before Congress embarks on a two-week Easter recess, will spark bipartisan talks.
Democrats seized on the figure, prompting Republicans to amend the cost-sharing scheme to sunset after nine years. The change dropped CBO’s deficit increase projection to $430 million.leaders ran a tight ship on amendments to prevent last-minute hiccups that could derail the legislation, a change in practice from House Republicans’ prior promises for a more open and free-wielding debate process.
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