House Committee Advances GOP Bill Cutting Energy Spending, Promoting Fossil Fuels

Republicans and Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee are clashing over a GOP reconciliation package that aims to cut billions in federal spending and promote fossil fuel projects, including mandatory oil, gas, and coal lease sales and streamlined permitting for fossil fuel companies. Democrats have introduced over 100 amendments, arguing the package undermines environmental protections and favors industry interests, but lack the majority to block it. The package also includes efforts to incentivize energy development in Alaska and reduce review processes on public lands, leading to extended debate within the committee.