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U.S. Senator Tom Carper has presided over a hearing on the proposed budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year 2025. The President’s $11 billion budget request – a 20% increase from the previous year – is seen as essential after years of funding cuts to better protect the health and well-being of US citizens and tackle climate change. The EPA is also working to implement the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, remove dangerous pollutants from air and water, and develop new climate and clean air regulations.
U.S. Senator Leads Hearing on EPA’s 2025 Proposed Budget
U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 2025 fiscal year budget.
Providing EPA with Essential Resources
Chairman Carper stressed the significance of President’s proposed $11 billion budget for the EPA, marking a 20% increase from the previous fiscal year. He underscored the need for additional investments following years of funding cuts to better combat the climate crisis and protect citizens’ health and wellbeing.
Continued Implementation of Historic Investments by EPA
Chairman Carper questioned the importance of investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the President’s budget to climate change mitigation. Michael Regan, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, responded saying these investments are vital in preserving the economy, environment, and driving global competitiveness.
EPA’s Ongoing Efforts to Promote Health, Planet, and Economy
Further discussions emphasized EPA’s efforts to develop regulations to eliminate dangerous pollutants from water and air. The new climate and clean air regulations are said to result in billions of dollars in health and environmental benefits and stimulate innovation in the industry. Michael Regan confirmed EPA’s commitment to protect public health and the environment for all Americans.
Watch Chairman Carper’s round of questions and his opening statement.
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