Not Making This Up: New GOP-Only Caucus Will Teech Memberz Abowt Klimut Sayunce
House Republicans are preparing to announce a new climate caucus focused on educating its members. The group will be open only to Republican lawmakers and will be used to share science and data about climate change, clean energy and jobs, according to three sources close to the effort. It's being spearheaded by Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) and is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks, with membership numbering about two dozen lawmakers.
It is intended to show conservatives how climate change affects their districts and to introduce possible solutions focused around conservative values, such as free-market principles and job creation, the sources said.
"What this is meant to do is relate the issues to the districts of the members of Congress, allow them to have a better way to engage that is more applicable to their values," said Benji Backer, president of the American Conservation Coalition, who is familiar with the effort. "I think in that way, it's connecting dots that haven't been done before to get conservatives more engaged on climate who otherwise wouldn't," he added.
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That could help Republicans develop messaging for their constituents, who might not want their elected officials to talk about climate change. It could also include information about local clean energy sources and industries, which are in virtually every congressional district in the country, the source said. Caucus membership is expected to include lawmakers who have not previously staked out a position on climate change. Anticipated members also include Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, ranking member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and Bruce Westerman of Arkansas, ranking member on the Natural Resources Committee.
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