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Further into the dialogue, Hamm addressed the Biden administration’s decision to postpone implementing three energy efficiency mandates affecting home appliances. He articulated a need for a shift back towards energy policies benefitting American consumers. The goal is to foster reliable, affordable energy while also securing job opportunities, a sentiment echoed by him after watching an interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Hamm indicated that much of the urgency now lies with Congress to ensure that Trump’s energy-related actions become law, rather than solely relying on executive orders. He expects these initiatives to be included in an upcoming reconciliation bill, considering how drastically the previous administration diverged from pro-energy strategies.