The Conservative Climate Caucus is a caucus within the United States House of Representatives composed of 81 members. 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]

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.

Last updated: November 3, 2023 ^[1]

Past Members

• Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart Caballero (FL-25)
• Peter Meijer (MI-03)
• Fred Upton (MI-06)
• Steven Palazzo (MS-04)
• Lee Zeldin (NY-01)
• Anthony Gonzalez (OH-23)
• Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)
• Fred Keller (PA-12)
• Tom Rice (SC-07)
• Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03)

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^[4]

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