House Republicans Back Oil Companies in Climate Lawsuits, Urging Supreme Court Action
Over 100 House Republicans have backed oil companies in climate lawsuits, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. The move comes in response to a Colorado Supreme Court decision allowing a climate case to proceed in state court.
Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy have requested the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Colorado ruling that could set a precedent for similar lawsuits across the nation. House Republicans, led by Majority Leader Steve Scalise, have filed a 'friend of the court' brief supporting the fossil fuel giants.
The Republicans argue that the Colorado decision could lead to a 'balkanized patchwork of state and local regulation' over federal matters, potentially undermining national energy policies. They have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to act swiftly on the issue.
The House Republicans' intervention in the climate lawsuits aligns them with major oil companies, potentially influencing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision. The outcome could significantly impact future climate litigation and energy regulations across the United States.
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