Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Committee Hearings
Expected start of House hearings on the economic impact of clean energy manufacturing rollbacks.
Restoration Bill Introduced
House Democrats formally introduce legislation to reinstate the full suite of clean energy credits.
Disclosure Deadline
Expected date for supplemental financial disclosures requested by the committee.
Capitol Hill Testimony
Lutnick is pressed by lawmakers on Epstein ties and rare earth conflicts.
Inquiry Announced
House Democrats signal intent to probe Lutnick's financial history.
Policy Pivot
New legislative efforts begin to scale back or repeal key green energy provisions.
IRA Enacted
The Inflation Reduction Act establishes historic 10-year clean energy tax credits.
House Democrats have introduced a new legislative package aimed at reinstating critical clean energy tax credits that were previously scaled back or repealed. The move seeks to revitalize domestic renewable manufacturing and keep the United States on track to meet its 2030 climate commitments.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing intense questioning from House Democrats regarding his historical business ties to the Epstein family and potential conflicts of interest in the rare earth minerals sector. The inquiry focuses on 'tariff refund wagers' and how his current role overseeing trade policy might intersect with his private financial history.