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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined the Climate Leadership Council in a panel to discuss their bipartisan Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act.
This legislation directs the Department of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study comparing the emissions intensity of certain goods produced in the United States to the emissions of those same goods produced in other countries.
“The PROVE IT Act is an opportunity to make meaningful reforms. Verifiable data will be a useful tool for our government to build the bonds amongst our allies while putting a spotlight on global polluters and adversaries like China and Russia,” said Senator Cramer. “This bill will give credit where credit is due: the American innovators and workers who produce goods under the cleanest standards in the world. Senator Coons is a great partner in making the case, proving there can be bipartisan win-wins in Congress.”
Background:
Senators Cramer and Coons joined Brett Baier on Fox News’ Common Ground Series in July to discuss their PROVE IT Act and leveling the playing field to compete with other countries. In addition, they wrote an op-ed in The Hill which addresses the importance of holding China accountable for its emissions-heavy manufacturing.
Senator Cramer also penned an op-ed in the Washington Times outlining a comprehensive ‘America First’ production and manufacturing policy to counter Chinese economic aggression.