Trump Administration Advances EPA Climate Rule Repeal and DOE NEPA Reforms With CPAC Backing on Defense Mandates

The Trump administration is advancing efforts to repeal Obama-era climate regulations, including policies that allow the government to regulate climate change pollution. The administration plans to revise and remove existing climate reports as part of this initiative. The Center for Regulatory Freedom at CPAC supports these moves, criticizing current regulations as lacking scientific and legal basis, driving up costs, and threatening energy security. CPAC also advocates for cutting bureaucratic red tape in defense procurement by eliminating green energy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates, emphasizing merit-based contracting to enhance military readiness and innovation. Additionally, CPAC backs the Department of Energy’s reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting process, aiming to accelerate energy innovation, reduce litigation costs, and provide clearer legal guidelines. These reforms are expected to save taxpayers billions and foster energy independence and national security.