Amid Doubts, Senate Democrats Vow Climate Bill Passage This Month

Senate Democrats are continuing to pledge passage of their climate-heavy budget “reconciliation” bill by Christmas, even as observers increasingly suggest the timeline could slip into next year amid procedural hurdles and continued negotiations on measures affecting the oil and gas and vehicle sectors. Aside from questions about the process for passage, some observers warn that if the intra-party negotiations significantly drag on, it could slow momentum for enactment of what would be unprecedented funding for climate mitigation. “[O]ur goal in...