Monday, July 21, 2025

How Biden EPA Scrambled To Beat Clock And Route Billions To Political Allies

Biden EPA Grant Allocations

- Biden EPA directed billions in taxpayer dollars to Democratic-aligned green groups.

- Grants were given under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) without concrete agreements in place.

- The GGRF distributed $20 billion to nonprofits linked to Democratic donors and insiders.

- Timeline allowed for terms to be changed even after funds were awarded.

- Staff were advised to delay issues to meet the September 2024 funding deadline.

Concerns About the GGRF

- Michael Chamberlain from Protect the Public’s Trust criticized the transparency of the GGRF process.

- Allegations of cutting corners to “obligate” taxpayer money before the funds expired.

- Documents indicated that revisions to terms could continue past the September 2024 deadline.

- A Biden official claimed the program had oversight, despite its issues.

Critical Reactions

- Chamberlain referred to the funding as akin to "throwing gold bars off the Titanic. "

- Some GGRF grantees are connected to Democratic donors and former administration officials.

- Federal reviews flagged "excessive" executive pay and financial irregularities among grantees.

Grantee Responses

- Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) and Power Forward Communities (PFC) received scrutiny but did not comment.

- Climate United Fund (CU) argued changes to terms were just administrative and clarified reporting requirements.

- CU claimed the Biden EPA was transparent throughout the GGRF program.

Legislative and Investigative Actions

- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act repealed the GGRF program and rescinded unobligated funds.

- Investigations by the EPA's inspector general, DOJ, and FBI into potential fraud and misuse of funds.

- In February, EPA froze 129 Citibank accounts with GGRF funds, ultimately leading to lawsuits from grantees.

https://dailycaller.com/2025/07/19/exclusive-biden-epa-scrambled-route-billion-political-allies/ 

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