House Committee Hearing: Climate Action and Economic Growth
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and policy arguments that inform potential federal legislation regarding clean energy investments and climate-related economic strategies.
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Clean Energy Industry
The industry is the subject of proposed investment strategies and policy discussions regarding supply chain and labor standards.
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
The committee members are responsible for gathering information to inform future legislative actions on climate and energy policy.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 20, 2021, via Zoom.
- The committee received testimony from four witnesses representing energy, business, and policy sectors.
- The record includes submissions regarding solar supply chain labor practices and clean energy investment history.
- The committee accepted a report from the Rhodium Group titled 'Pathways to Build Back Better: Jobs from Investing in Clean Electricity'.
- The record includes letters of support for climate targets from the We Mean Business Coalition and various environmental groups.
- The committee chair and ranking member submitted questions for the record to the witnesses following the hearing.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and policy arguments that inform potential federal legislation regarding clean energy investments and climate-related economic strategies.
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Historical Policy Context
The committee explicitly referenced the Obama-era Recovery Act as a benchmark for clean energy investment, indicating a continuity in policy strategy.
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