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Read. Follow. Verify.House Committee Hearing: International Climate Challenges and Opportunities
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing on October 28, 2021, to discuss international climate strategies ahead of the summit in Glasgow. The session featured testimony from experts on global climate action, clean energy investments, and the economic impacts of climate policy.
This hearing served as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative priorities regarding U.S. international climate commitments and domestic clean energy investments ahead of the global climate conference.
Who It Affects
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U.S. House of Representatives
Members are responsible for debating and voting on climate-related legislation and international commitments.
International Climate Policy Stakeholders
Global entities involved in COP26 negotiations are impacted by the stated U.S. policy positions.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 28, 2021, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The purpose was to prepare for the COP26 Conference of Parties in Glasgow, Scotland.
- The committee received testimony from four expert witnesses regarding global climate systems and policy.
- Several reports were submitted for the record, including the 'State of Climate Action 2021' and the UNEP report 'The Heat Is On'.
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- A letter from ICEA to Secretary Granholm regarding LNG export rates and natural gas storage was submitted for the record.
- The committee chair noted the pending 'Build Back Better' plan as a framework for U.S. climate and clean energy investment.
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Focus on LNG Exports
The inclusion of a letter regarding LNG export limits suggests internal debate on energy security versus climate goals.
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