Conservative Climate Caucus

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Conservative Climate Caucus
Formation2021
Headquarters2323 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C.
Chairman
John Curtis
Website conservativeclimatecaucus.com

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]

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Members

The map shows districts represented by Conservative Climate Caucus members as of April 2024. Conservative Climate Caucus in the 118th Congress.svg
The map shows districts represented by Conservative Climate Caucus members as of April 2024.

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]

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Guam

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington

Wisconsin


Past Members

History

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

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

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]

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References

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  2. Budryk, Zack (April 1, 2024). "Iowa Republican Miller-Meeks named new chair of Conservative Climate Caucus". The Hill.
  3. "Lawmakers launch Republicans-only climate change caucus". NBC News. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. "Conservative Climate Caucus leader previews the group's roadmap" . Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  5. "At a climate conference for conservatives, urgency for action meets caution on messaging". NBC News. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2024-01-05.