Dems have a bare sliver of a majority in the Senate, and are in the minority in the House of Representatives.
In any case, most legislation requires more than a simple majority. You need a filibuster-proof majority (60 Senators). Anything less that a majority in the house and 60 Senators requires compromise with Republicans, who are famously resistant to any compromise.
That’s the end game for people who truly want to see good things in the world. Majority in the House + 60 Senators + President.
Which has the power to do what in this case?
You would think, based on the name, protect the environment.
If you’re judging agencies by their names rather than the powers given to them through enacted legislation, I guess I don’t know what to tell you
So instead of focusing on giving the EPA more power to do their job, what has he been doing for the past 4 years?
Congress is the one who could restore power to the EPA.
Maybe they should start paying attention too?
Maybe they would, if we got enough democrats in office to overrule the regressivist Republicans.
Maybe isn’t good enough, I’m afraid. Also, aren’t they the majority?
Dems have a bare sliver of a majority in the Senate, and are in the minority in the House of Representatives.
In any case, most legislation requires more than a simple majority. You need a filibuster-proof majority (60 Senators). Anything less that a majority in the house and 60 Senators requires compromise with Republicans, who are famously resistant to any compromise.
That’s the end game for people who truly want to see good things in the world. Majority in the House + 60 Senators + President.
Executive Order creating the Office of Environmental Justice, among other things
Setting new greenhouse gas limits for coal and gas power plants
These are just the first two things I found in a search, you’re welcome to continue learning about what his administration has actually done on this
So, not enough. Thanks.