Conservative Climate Caucus

The Conservative Climate Caucus was formed in 2021 by Representative John Curtis and a group of 52 Republican lawmakers concerned with the growing public and scientific consensus on the risks posed by climate change and the need for action. This included the acknowledgement of "decades of a global industrial era that has brought prosperity to the world has also contributed to that change.” 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. Curtis left the House in preparation for the 2024 United States Senate election in Utah. == 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, including free-market based solutions and private sector innovation. The CCC aims to harness innovation and American entrepreneurial spirit to address climate change, prioritizing energy independence, job creation, and land stewardship. == 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. The caucus has advocated for the protection of subsidies for biofuel, carbon-capture and clean energy tax credits as well as the development of EV and battery plant infrastructure. In 2024, the American Energy Alliance, a conservative energy advocacy group, spent $100,000 on digital advertisements claiming that Curtis and other republican cosponsors wanted to "make energy more expensive" for supporting the bipartisan PROVE IT Act to study the carbon intensity of more than 20 industrial products == Current members ==

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. } == Past members ==

Notable past members include: • John Curtis (UT-03) caucus founder, junior senator from Utah • Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), junior senator from Oklahoma • Lee Zeldin (NY-01), 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency == References ==