Congressional Republicans hoping to clinch new energy wins before the end of the year have so far struck out with the party-line budget bill leaders are currently working to advance.
The next one, “Reconciliation 4.0,” could be their last hope — if the GOP is able to get to it.
A fourth filibuster-skirting bill is an ambitious target for some leaders as they work through intraparty divisions and a short legislative calendar during an election year. Their current push to pass a third reconciliation bill this Congress is only just beginning.
But if they can get a fourth bill done after the midterms, it could give Republicans one more chance to boost fossil fuel production and dismantle Biden-era climate initiatives before potentially losing full control of government next year.
