House Republicans approve two resolutions expressing disapproval of Biden climate policies

The House on Thursday passed two resolutions that are part of a package of legislation called “energy week” that was put together by Republicans to push back against Biden’s climate policies.

The successful passage of the resolutions follows the passage of two bills on Wednesday.

H. Res. 987, which is sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., denounces the energy policies of the Biden administration as being “harmful” and “anti-American.”

The resolution lists a number of actions the administration has taken against oil and gas production in the U.S. and instead “encourages the domestic production of reliable and affordable energy generation sources.”

The House also passed H. Con. Res. 86, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont. That measure declares a carbon tax as "detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States."

Resolutions are not binding laws. Rather, they express the sentiment of the legislative bodies that pass them. They also don’t need the approval of the president.

As a simple resolution, Newhouse’s resolution will not be considered by the Senate. As a concurrent resolution, Zinke’s resolution will require Senate approval.