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NEW: CCC ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR
Today, the Conservative Climate Caucus announced Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) as the new Chair.
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Conservative solutions to reduce world emissions while providing affordable, reliable, and clean energy | Chair: @RepMMM
Joined June 2021
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The U.S. is entering a nuclear renaissance. Advanced reactors are moving from concept to construction, retired plants are being restarted and our nuclear infrastructure is being rebuilt. In today's hearing, @RepMMM discussed how Congress has a narrow window to support
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Appreciate @epaleezeldin’s leadership on strong RVOs that are driving real growth for Iowa agriculture and biofuels. I asked about next steps and timelines to keep that momentum going and ensure our farmers and producers have the certainty they need to invest, grow, and lead in
00:00 - Conservative Climate Caucus repostedRural Electric Cooperatives are on the front lines of grid security. @RepMMM's legislation would ensure that our local utilities have the tools and resources they need to protect the power that supports Americans homes and businesses by reauthorizing the Rural and Municipal
00:00 - Conservative Climate Caucus repostedSecuring America’s power grid means preparing for every threat—foreign adversaries, cyberattacks, physical sabotage, and ideologically driven extremism. Our security, economy, and way of life all depend on a grid that’s resilient, modern, and untouchable. We can’t afford to fall
00:00 - Conservative Climate Caucus repostedWonderful meeting with Growth Energy to discuss the need to pass year-round E15. We also talked about the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would lower gas costs for Iowans, reduce emissions, and prevent fuel supply disruptions.
- Conservative Climate Caucus repostedThe question isn’t whether America needs nuclear energy, it’s how fast we can build it. China and Russia are racing ahead. If we want to lead the world, we cannot afford to fall behind in AI, and securing our energy future is critical.
00:00 - Conservative Climate Caucus repostedI paid just $2.25/gallon at the pump this week—in Iowa, prices have been even better than the national average. Gas is down to $2.95 nationwide, the lowest in 5 years. Our state average sits at $2.55. Lower energy costs mean lower prices for families, farmers, and small
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Thank you to @RepYoungKim for meeting with our critical minerals fly-in participants to discuss the important role of innovation in strengthening America's domestic minerals supply chain.
- Conservative Climate Caucus repostedGreat hosting @SecretaryWright for a visit to the Ames National Laboratory, one of 17 national labs across the country. The lab leads research in energy materials, critical minerals, and the upscaling of plastics, work that is vital as the U.S. reduces reliance on foreign
- Conservative Climate Caucus repostedThanks to @POTUS, the EU is set to buy over $150 BILLION in U.S. energy. No one produces cleaner, more reliable energy than America, and we’re powering the free world again. 🇺🇸
