Volts Rep. Mike Levin reflects on the Republican budget bill
Jun 20, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin, a California congressman and advocate for clean energy, dives into the repercussions of the Republican budget bill, which he describes as detrimental to jobs and energy costs. He critiques party loyalty over constituent needs, particularly around clean energy initiatives. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for infrastructure that supports sustainable practices and the importance of bipartisan efforts to maintain competitiveness against global powers. Levin also highlights the challenges facing the EV market amid political divides.
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Republican Loyalty Trumps Economics
- Republican members prioritized loyalty to Trump over their districts' economic interests.
- Economic self-interest was outweighed by base fears and political allegiance.
Budget Bill Harms Economy and Jobs
- The Republican budget bill will raise energy costs significantly by 2035.
- It kills hundreds of thousands of jobs and stalls massive private investment.
Fossil Fuel Influence on Trump
- The fossil fuel industry gave over $500 million to Trump and GOP campaigns.
- Trump has fulfilled their agenda, making this the most anti-environment administration in history.
