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Sep 16, 2025 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee launched investigation into oil industry lobbying over EPA rollback Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Senate Democrats probed possible industry capture of the executive branch in the rescission of a key climate protection rule.
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- Senate committee launches investigation into oil industry lobbying over EPA endangerment finding rollback — The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led by ranking Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, sent letters to two dozen corporations—including oil giants Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP, coal producers, auto manufacturers, trade associations, law firms, and right-wing think tanks—requesting documents on their role in lobbying the Trump administration to rescind the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding. The finding established that greenhouse gases harm human health and underpins virtually all U.S. climate regulations. Democrats lack subpoena power but expect compliance; the investigation signals potential future action if Democrats regain congressional control.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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