FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Environmental Policy and Energy Access

Original title: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES ON ACCESS TO ENERGY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

January 1, 2016

environmental policy energy access economic opportunity climate change Clean Power Plan fossil fuels

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the economic and national security implications of the Obama administration's climate change policies, specifically the .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Coal Industry

The industry is subject to federal environmental regulations that may alter operational viability.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers are affected by the allocation of federal funds toward climate change policy implementation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on April 13, 2016, to discuss the impact of environmental regulations on energy access and the economy. Witnesses provided testimony on the relationship between climate change policies, national security, and economic stability.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 13, 2016, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee examined the role of environmental policies on energy access and economic opportunity.
Chairman Inhofe argued that current climate policies negatively impact the coal industry and global competitiveness.
The hearing included testimony from five witnesses representing various organizations.
The Clean Power Plan was identified as a central focus of the administration's climate agenda.
Chairman Inhofe cited a 2013 Children's Health Watch study suggesting high energy costs correlate with increased risks of homelessness and medical care avoidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how environmental policies, specifically those related to climate change, affect energy access and the broader economy.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Rev. Dr. J. Herbert II Nelson, Michael Breen, Father Robert A. Sirico, Major General (Ret.) Robert Scales, and Alex Epstein.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the economic and national security implications of the Obama administration's climate change policies, specifically the .

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Economic Impact of Climate Policy

The hearing highlights a specific legislative effort to frame climate change policy primarily through the lens of economic and energy access costs rather than environmental outcomes.

James M. Inhofe Clean Power Plan

Connected Entities

personRobert Scales“Major General (Ret.), Senior Military Analyst”Map →

personAlex Epstein“President, Center for Industrial Progress”Map →

otherClean Power Plan“Environmental policy initiative discussed during the hearing”Map →

personJ. Herbert II Nelson“Director, Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Office of Public Witness”Map →

personRobert A. Sirico“President, Acton Institute”Map →

personMichael Breen“President, Truman National Security Project”Map →

personBarbara Boxer“U.S. Senator from California”Map →

personBarack Obama“President of the United States”Map →

personJames M. Inhofe“Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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