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I was concerned by a video of an EPA political appointee talking about tossing gold bars off the Titanic to distribute billions of dollars before inauguration day. The appointee mentioned getting money out fast before the new administration came in, referencing "gold bars" going to nonprofits, states, and tribes. I don't know what grants they were referencing, but they mentioned tossing gold bars off the Titanic to get jobs from recipient NGOs. They claimed to have given out tens of billions of dollars last year, including $50 million, or maybe $50 billion, for a Climate Bank, suggesting they could then go work for one of these organizations. I don't know what any of that's about, but it's concerning. I want to be a good steward of tax dollars.

The Inflation Reduction Act's $40 billion for environmental justice through the EPA warrants scrutiny. My staff investigated and found the EPA granted $50 million to the Climate Justice Alliance in December. Their website depicts a bulldozer breaching a fence during the Hamas attack on Israel, alongside the slogan "decolonize Palestine." Further research reveals their affiliation with groups advocating defunding the police and military, and holding anti-American, anti-Israel, and antisemitic views. This raises concerns about how taxpayer money is being used. Is it truly funding environmental cleanup, or is it supporting radical protests? The lack of an EPA inspector general to oversee this funding is alarming. The Biden administration's apparent disregard for this is troubling, and we, on the Environment and Public Works Committee, will continue to investigate.

We're here to ensure Americans don't wake up needing to boil their water because the EPA's workforce was removed. We provide oversight, especially after reports of EPA employees facing job insecurity. These individuals are already undermining the system. Elon Musk is breaking the law; a federal court ruled against firing people with deferred payments lacking federal authority. We're protecting federal workers, clean air, water, and the environment. This isn't the time to pause climate action. We lost four years and must recover lost ground, so these critical programs must stay intact. Elon Musk threatens essential agencies. Unless the public demands environmental protection, we're here to warn that these changes are coming.

Speaker 0: The seventy six day period is the time between when President Trump was elected and President Biden left office. Is that right? Speaker 1: Correct. During that period, from the loan program office in loans and commitments, $93,000,000,000 went out the door—well over twice as much as in the previous fifteen years. There were funds that went out the door and commitments made from businesses that provided no business plan and no numbers about their own financial solvency or how this project... Speaker 0: So you’re telling me that the Department of Energy, in the seventy six day period, before their boss was going to leave office, gave our loan money to entities that had no business plan? Correct. No financials? Speaker 1: Correct. I’ve come in with great concern about how this institution, Speaker 0: this great American institution has been run and how American taxpayer money has been handled. You’re going back through and checking each one of these loans and these grants to make sure there was no stealing, aren’t you? Speaker 1: We’re looking at that, and yes, my blood pressure is rising right now just thinking about what we have seen and what did happen at the moment. Gonna tell some of these boondoggles no, aren’t you? Speaker 0: That’s correct. I am. It’s rare that I’m speechless, but I want to be sure I understood. The people running the Department of Energy for President Biden’s administration shoveled $93,000,000,000 out the door in seventy six days, and it just happened to be the time between when President Trump was elected and President Biden, their boss, was leaving. Is that right? Speaker 1: It is correct and distasteful. Confidence undermining. My god.

The focus is on quickly distributing funds before potential political changes. There's a sense of urgency, likening the situation to throwing gold bars off the Titanic. The discussion revolves around the implementation of Biden's Climate Law, with significant funding allocated—around $50 billion for climate banks and projects. Most funds are directed to local nonprofits that facilitate renewable energy initiatives. Concerns arise about a new administration potentially halting these grants, with a deadline set for January 20th. If funds aren't distributed by then, they could be stopped. The aim is to ensure that money reaches states, tribes, and cities effectively, while navigating the political landscape to secure ongoing support for climate initiatives.

I work in a federally grant-funded position, and at our recent department meeting, we discussed the ongoing impact of the federal funding freeze. Despite a judge blocking the freeze, the administration isn't fully compliant, leading to continued grant cancellations and freezes across various sectors. The initial day the funding portals were blocked significantly disrupted the funding schedules for numerous organizations. Furthermore, many projects are stalled due to the required removal of DEI language. This necessitates extensive rewrites of proposals that have been in progress for months. Essentially, it's a way to impede funding without an outright freeze by making the process extremely difficult.

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars from waste and abuse. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee seemingly wasting billions of dollars, which prompted my commitment to a full accounting. My team discovered roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA in an unprecedented scheme designed to rush funds with reduced oversight. This money was awarded to just eight entities, including nearly $7 billion to the Climate United Fund, raising questions about allocation decisions, recipients, and potential conflicts of interest. I want to be clear, there is zero reason to suspect any wrongdoing by the bank. The financial agent agreement with the bank needs to be instantly terminated, and the bank must immediately return all of the funds. EPA will reassume responsibility for all funds, review every expenditure, and refer the matter to the inspector general and Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending on far-left activist groups are over. We will ensure a more transparent and accountable government.

This is a green slush fund. The Biden administration parked $20 billion in an outside bank, giving it to eight NGOs, many created just to get this money. The EPA entered into an agreement with these entities, designed to tie the government's hands, so we don't know where the money is going. Only about 5% actually goes towards the environment. One CEO, serving on the White House Environmental Justice Council, received $20 million. Account control agreements were amended to reduce EPA oversight. The Justice Department and FBI are working with us, and we must ensure accountability. There should be zero tolerance for wasted money.

President Trump signed executive orders eliminating DEI programs, and federal offices are canceling DEI initiatives. Some people lost their jobs because they were hired exclusively to run DEI programs. However, similar cancellations occurred during Trump's previous presidency, and people worked around them by renaming DEI activities as multicultural activities or team building. Concerns arise about writing proposals with terms like "climate change" due to the administration's disbelief in it. A proposed solution is to replace "climate change" with terms like "natural hazards" to secure funding. Despite potential funding cuts, there's hope that space-related programs will remain funded due to Trump's interest in space exploration. Earth science programs may be defunded. People are trying to come up with alternative terms for climate change.

As EPA administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars. A disturbing video showed a Biden appointee appearing to waste billions before inauguration day. My team discovered roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars parked at an outside financial institution by the previous administration. This unprecedented scheme awarded funds to eight entities responsible for distributing money with reduced transparency; almost $7 billion went to one entity, the Climate United Fund. We have serious questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. There is no reason to suspect wrongdoing by the bank, but the financial agreement must be terminated immediately, and the funds returned to EPA control. We will review all expenditures and refer the matter to the inspector general and the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending on activist groups are over. We are committed to transparency and accountability. We found the funds, and now we will regain control as we pursue next steps.

The speaker raises concerns about $50 million in taxpayer money granted to the Climate Justice Alliance by the EPA. They criticize the organization's radical initiatives, including defunding the police and military, and anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments. The speaker questions if the funds will truly be used for environmental purposes or for protests. They express disappointment in the lack of oversight by the EPA and the Biden administration. The speaker plans to investigate further in the environment and public works committee.

I'm asking when the thousands of fossil fuel industry workers, who are now out of work because of a Biden EO, can expect to get their promised green jobs. I welcome you to present data showing these people won't get green jobs. Richard Trumka wished the President had paired the Keystone EO with a plan for creating new jobs. The Laborers International Union of North America says the Keystone decision will cost thousands of existing and projected jobs. The President plans to share details of a plan to create millions of good union jobs and tackle the climate crisis in the weeks ahead. Many believe investment in infrastructure will boost the US economy, create good-paying union jobs, and advance our climate and clean energy goals.

The Inflation Reduction Act, nearly two years old, is being scrutinized for funding organizations perceived as radical and anti-American. Over $3 billion allocated through the EPA is reportedly going to groups that promote anti-police, anti-border security, and anti-Israel sentiments. Notable recipients include the Climate Justice Alliance and the NDN Collective, which advocate for defunding police and military. Concerns are raised about the lack of oversight and accountability in how taxpayer money is spent. Calls for increased scrutiny and potential defunding of these initiatives are emphasized, especially if there is a change in congressional control. The urgency to address these issues is highlighted, as the administration appears to be rushing to distribute funds before potential changes in leadership.

The speaker expresses disbelief that the Department of Energy under the Biden administration disbursed $93 billion in 76 days between President Trump's election and President Biden taking office. The speaker confirms with an interviewee that these funds were given to entities lacking business plans and financials. The speaker characterizes this as "distasteful" and "confidence undermining."

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars from waste and abuse. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee discussing the wasteful spending of billions of tax dollars, likening it to throwing "gold bars" (tax dollars) off the Titanic. My team discovered that roughly $20 billion was parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA, a scheme designed to quickly obligate funds with reduced oversight. This money was awarded to just eight entities, who then distributed it to NGOs with less transparency. Almost $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. While there's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank, the agreement must be terminated, and the funds returned to the EPA. We'll review all expenditures, refer the matter to the inspector general, and work with the Justice Department to ensure accountability.

Federal offices are ending DEI programs due to President Trump's executive orders. State departments have already canceled DEI initiatives, but some suggest renaming DEI programs to circumvent the rules, such as using "multicultural activities" or "team building." Concerns arise about writing proposals with terms like "climate change" under the new administration, as they may not approve of such terms or provide funding. One workaround is to replace "climate change" with "natural hazards" in proposals to secure funding. While NASA may not lose funding as a whole due to Trump's interest in space, Earth science may be affected. There is a sense of depression and uncertainty, with concerns about potential funding cuts and the need to carefully adjust language in proposals.

This $20 billion "green slush fund" was set up by the Biden administration with money parked in an outside bank and given to eight NGOs, many newly created just to receive these funds. The EPA entered account control agreements with these entities, designed to limit federal oversight, allowing money to flow through multiple layers of pass-throughs to subgrantees. The funds aren't directly remediating environmental issues, but rather going to friends and those connected to the Obama and Biden administrations as well as donors. A CEO serving on Biden's White House Environmental Justice Council received $20 million for her organization while on the council. The EPA's oversight was further reduced through amended account control agreements right up to the inauguration, making it easier to pass through money unchecked.

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee discussing wasting billions of tax dollars. My team discovered that roughly $20 billion was parked at an outside financial institution, a first in EPA history, designed to rush obligations with reduced oversight. This money was awarded to only eight entities, including nearly $7 billion to the Climate United Fund, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. There is no reason to suspect any wrongdoing by the bank. I am ordering the financial agent agreement with the bank to be terminated, and the bank must immediately return all funds to the EPA. We will review every expenditure, refer the matter to the Inspector General, and work with the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending on activist groups are over. We will ensure a transparent and accountable government.

I'm asking when the Biden administration will provide green jobs for fossil fuel workers who are out of work due to a Biden EO. When can these people count on these jobs? I welcome you to present data showing thousands won't get green jobs. Richard Trumka noted the need to pair the Keystone EO with job creation plans. The Laborers International Union of North America estimates the Keystone decision will cost thousands of jobs. The President plans a climate plan with transformative investments in infrastructure, creating millions of good union jobs and addressing the climate crisis. He intends to share more details in the weeks ahead. People need money now; when will those who lost jobs due to the Keystone pipeline get their green jobs? The President and many in Congress believe that investment in infrastructure creates good-paying union jobs, boosts the US economy, advances our climate and clean energy goals.

I'm asking when the thousands of fossil fuel industry workers, who are now out of work due to the Biden EO, will get their promised green jobs. When can they count on this? Well, present your data showing that they won't get green jobs. Richard Trumka noted the need to pair the Keystone EO with job creation. The Laborers International Union of North America said the Keystone decision will cost union jobs. The President plans a climate plan with transformative investments and infrastructure, creating millions of good union jobs while tackling the climate crisis. He plans to put forward a jobs plan. People need money now. When do they get their green jobs? The President believes that investment in infrastructure creates good-paying union jobs, advances our climate and clean energy goals, and he plans to share more details in the weeks ahead.

We're trying to distribute funds quickly before a potential change in administration. It feels like we're on the Titanic, urgently throwing gold bars overboard. Last year, we allocated around $50 billion for climate projects, primarily to local nonprofits that support renewable energy initiatives. We're focused on ensuring the proper processes are in place for spending this money effectively. If the new administration comes in and halts funding, we have a limited window—until the inauguration on January 20th—to get these funds out. If we don't, they could stop all grants and reevaluate the programs. We're working hard to get the money out to make a positive impact before any changes occur.

As EPA Administrator, my top priority is to protect your tax dollars from waste and abuse. A disturbing video revealed a Biden EPA appointee discussing the wasteful spending of tax dollars. My team discovered that the Biden EPA parked approximately $20 billion of your tax dollars at an outside financial institution. This unprecedented scheme was designed to rush money out the door with reduced oversight, awarding the funds to just eight entities responsible for distributing the money to NGOs with less transparency. Nearly $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. There's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank. I am calling for the immediate termination of the financial agent agreement with the bank, demanding the return of all funds to the EPA. We will review every expenditure, referring the matter to the Inspector General and working with the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending on activist groups are over. We are committed to transparency and accountability, reclaiming control of these funds and pursuing further action.

As EPA Administrator, I'm committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. A disturbing video revealed a Biden appointee discussing the wasteful spending of tax dollars. My team discovered that the Biden EPA parked roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars at an outside financial institution, a scheme designed to rush the money out with reduced oversight, awarding it to just eight entities responsible for distribution to NGOs with less transparency. Nearly $7 billion went to one entity, raising questions about fund allocation and potential conflicts of interest. While there's no suspicion of wrongdoing by the bank, the financial agent agreement must be terminated, and the funds returned to EPA control. We will review all expenditures, referring the matter to the Inspector General and working with the Justice Department. The days of irresponsible spending are over; we're ushering in an era of accountability and transparency.

I'm a platform services manager for the Department of Homeland Security. I'm not thrilled about Kristi Noem's appointment. The truth is, we don't let political appointees get in our way. It's my job to filter things. By the time marching orders get to me and below, we can steady the ship. I feel bad for the GS fifteens because they have to deal with the crazy stuff. They have to kiss ass and re-word ideas. DHS could fall on Noem's head, and she wouldn't even know it. The secretaries can set priorities, but they can't tell us what to do. If we don't agree with the priorities, there's a lot of room for interpretation. We can filter the marching orders, like a septic tank. Also, my trans colleagues are freaking out because this administration is super anti-trans.

In April 2024, the Biden-Harris administration, through the EPA, allocated $7 billion to the United Climate Fund, part of a larger $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund hidden within the Inflation Reduction Act. This money was funneled to Power Forward Communities, connected to Stacey Abrams, lacking transparency and accountability. An EPA official revealed this as an "insurance policy" against Trump winning the election, indicating a rushed cash dump. The $20 billion was stashed at Citibank but is now being reclaimed by the government. This isn't incompetence; it's calculated theft.