GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets
House Republicans are urging the Supreme Court to reject a Colorado county's lawsuit against major oil companies, claiming it threatens American energy independence. They argue that the lawsuit could lead to significant financial liabilities for fossil fuel companies and encourage more similar lawsuits. The case, which began in 2018, is set to be heard this fall, with a ruling expected in 2027.
- ▪More than 70 lawmakers are opposing Boulder County's effort to hold oil companies liable for climate change damages.
- ▪House Majority Leader Steve Scalise leads the GOP's call for the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
- ▪The lawsuit is seen as a dangerous overreach that could threaten the financial viability of the fossil fuel industry.
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Politics GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets Rep Gabe Evans calls the Boulder County case an attack on Colorado jobs and American energy independence By Adam Pack Fox News Published June 2, 2026 9:17am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lee Zeldin criticizes Democrats’ ‘pessimistic’ climate change views after heated House hearing Kayleigh McEnany examines several Democratic controversies, including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin challenging climate alarmism and a House Democrat's gaffe.
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