Conservative Climate Caucus
| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 2323 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. |
Chairman | John Curtis |
| Website | conservativeclimatecaucus |
The Conservative Climate Caucus is a caucus within the United States House of Representatives composed of 81 members, all of the Republican Party. It was founded by Representative John Curtis (R-Utah) in 2021 during the 117th United States Congress. The caucus's self-declared purpose is to "Educate House Republicans on climate policies and legislation consistent with conservative values".[1]
Members
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The membership of the Conservative Climate Caucus includes a cross-section of the Republican Party, featuring members from diverse geographic regions and committees. The caucus includes members of the House of Representatives and is open to the Republican Conference.
Last updated: April 2, 2024 [1]
- Jay Obernolte (CA-23)
- David Valadao (CA-22)
- Michelle Steel (CA-45)
- Young Kim (CA-40)
- John H. Rutherford (FL-05)
- Michael Waltz (FL-06)
- Carlos Antonio Giménez (FL-28)
- Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27)
- Mario Diaz Balart (FL-26)
- Neal Dunn (FL-02)
- Buddy Carter (GA-01) (vice-chair)
- Drew Ferguson (GA-03)
- James Moylan (delegate)
- Darin Lahood (IL-16)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) (chair)[2]
- Jack Bergman (MI-01)
- Bill Huizenga (MI-04)
- Tim Walberg (MI-05) (vice-chair)
- Nick LaLota (NY-01)
- Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
- Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
- Mike Lawler (NY-17)
- Marcus Molinaro (NY-19)
- Brandon Williams (NY-22)
- Patrick McHenry (NC-10)
- Richard Hudson (NC-09)
- Greg Murphy (NC-03) (vice-chair)
- Chuck Edwards (NC-11)
- Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) (vice-chair)
- Nancy Mace (SC-01)
- William Timmons (SC-04)
- Jeff Duncan (SC-02)
- Nathaniel Moran (TX-01)
- Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)
- Pat Fallon (TX-04)
- Mike McCaul (TX-10)
- August Pfluger (TX-11)
- Randy Weber (TX-14)
- Roger Williams (TX-25)
- Michael Burgess (TX-26)
- Michael Cloud (TX-27)
- Jodey Arrington (TX-19)
- Tony Gonzales (TX-23)
- Pete Sessions (TX-17)
- Robert Wittman (VA-01)
- Morgan Griffith (VA-09)
- Jen Kiggans (VA-02) (vice-chair)
Past Members
[edit]- Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart Caballero (FL-25)
- Peter Meijer (MI-03)
- Fred Upton (MI-06)
- Steven Palazzo (MS-04)
- Lee Zeldin (NY-01)
- Anthony Gonzalez (OH-23)
- Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)
- Fred Keller (PA-12)
- Tom Rice (SC-07)
- Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03)
- Randy Feenstra (IA-04)
- David McKinley (WV-01)
- Chris Stewart (UT-02)
- Thomas Kean (NJ-07)
History
[edit]The Conservative Climate Caucus was formed in 2021 by Representative John Curtis and a group of Republican lawmakers concerned with the growing public and scientific consensus on the risks posed by climate change and the need for action. The formation was a response to both environmental concerns and a recognition of the political imperative for conservatives to engage with the climate policy debate.[3]
Curtis would leave the House in preparation for the 2024 United States Senate election in Utah. He would pass the chair to Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
Mission
[edit]The mission of the Conservative Climate Caucus is to educate Republican members of Congress on climate policies and legislation that are in line with conservative values. The CCC aims to harness innovation and American entrepreneurial spirit to address climate change, prioritizing energy independence, job creation, and land stewardship.[4]
Activities
[edit]Caucus activities include holding meetings, briefing members on climate science and policy, and engaging with stakeholders. The Caucus participates in the annual United Nations Climate Change conference.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Caucus Membership | Conservative Climate Caucus". curtis.house.gov/conservative-climate-caucus/. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ^ Budryk, Zack (April 1, 2024). "Iowa Republican Miller-Meeks named new chair of Conservative Climate Caucus". The Hill.
- ^ "Lawmakers launch Republicans-only climate change caucus". NBC News. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Conservative Climate Caucus leader previews the group's roadmap". Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "At a climate conference for conservatives, urgency for action meets caution on messaging". NBC News. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2024-01-05.