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Chavez-DeRemer Joins Conservative Climate Caucus

January 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has joined the Conservative Climate Caucus, a group of lawmakers from across the country focused on taking a pragmatic approach to address climate change. The caucus is led by Reps. John Curtis (UT-03).

“There's only one planet Earth, and it's our responsibility to leave it better than we found it so our children and grandchildren can live happy, healthy lives. From mountains and valleys to forests and lakes, Oregon is home to a beautiful, scenic landscape that you can’t find anywhere else. It’s our duty to protect it. Addressing climate change should not be a partisan issue. I’m excited to work with my colleagues on climate-friendly policies that protect our environment without overregulating or restricting energy production,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

“I am thrilled to have Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer be the first new Member to join the Conservative Climate Caucus, showing her desire to be a leader on this important issue. Her membership and participation will help us bring conservative ideas to the climate and energy space,” said Curtis. “Lori knows, just as many in the West do, the importance of an all of the above energy approach to provide constituents, especially in rural areas, the cleanest, least expensive energy.”

The Conservative Climate Caucus recognizes that private-sector innovation and significant investments in research and development have helped propel the U.S. to be a global leader in reducing emissions. To that end, the caucus will work to ensure other countries, including China, are doing their part to reduce emissions. 

The caucus believes practical solutions to climate change can be found through innovation embraced by the free market and that the U.S., and the rest of the world, wants access to cheaper, reliable, and cleaner energy. The caucus’ goal is to reduce emissions without restricting domestic energy production – taking an all-of-the-above energy approach.

Chavez-DeRemer is also a member of the Agriculture Committee, which has jurisdiction over conservation policy, forestry, and other critical issues impacting Oregon and the 5th District. 

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