Ranking Member Jared Huffman criticized House Republicans for advancing a series of bills he described as giveaways to oil, gas, and mining interests. In floor remarks, he accused the majority of ignoring rising costs and health care affordability in favor of legislation that weakens environmental protections and benefits corporate polluters.
Huffman specifically condemned H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act, for undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), arguing it would fast-track polluting projects while failing to address the administration’s refusal to permit clean energy infrastructure. He also opposed H.R. 1366, which expands mining access to public lands, and H.R. 845, which delists gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections.
The press release frames the bills as part of a broader deregulatory agenda and criticizes Republican leadership for rejecting bipartisan permitting reform. It does not cite agency analyses or oversight findings but asserts that the legislation would harm communities and public health while benefiting special interests.