LIVE NOW: House Committee Hearing on the Biden-Harris Energy Agenda

House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittees Examine the Biden Administration's Energy Policy

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Energy and Environment and Climate Change are holding a joint hearing today to examine the Biden-Harris Administration's energy agenda.

The hearing will focus on the Administration's goals of achieving a 100% clean energy economy by 2050 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.

The hearing will also examine the Administration's efforts to address climate change, including its plans to invest in clean energy infrastructure, promote energy efficiency, and support research and development of new clean energy technologies.

Witnesses Scheduled to Testify

• The Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
• The Honorable Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor
• Mr. David Turk, Assistant Secretary for Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy
• Ms. Shalanda Baker, Deputy Director for Climate and Energy Justice, White House Council on Environmental Quality
• Mr. Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy
• Mr. Frank Maisano, CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
• Ms. Lisa Hanle, Senior Vice President for Policy, American Petroleum Institute

Statement from Subcommittee Chair Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ)

"The climate crisis is the existential threat of our time, and we must act now to address it," said Pallone. "This hearing will provide an opportunity to examine the Biden-Harris Administration's energy agenda and discuss the urgent actions we need to take to build a clean energy economy and protect our planet for future generations."

Statement from Subcommittee Chair Bobby Rush (D-IL)

"The climate crisis is already having a devastating impact on communities across the country, especially low-income communities and communities of color," said Rush. "This hearing will help us to ensure that the Biden-Harris Administration's energy agenda is focused on addressing climate change and environmental justice."