House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released a report titled “The Green New Scam: The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,” accusing the Biden Administration of steering billions in taxpayer dollars to left-leaning nonprofits tied to Democratic allies. The report, based on documents and communications obtained by the Committee, alleges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prioritized political connections over merit, leaving funds vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse.
“Today’s report exposes the Biden Administration’s sweeping green energy scheme, designed to funnel tens of billions in taxpayer dollars to enrich Democratic allies and fund partisan projects,” Comer said. “Americans deserve better than this green energy scam disguised as environmental justice.”
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin launched an internal review that uncovered widespread deficiencies in the program. On March 11, 2025, Zeldin terminated GGRF grants over concerns of misuse. The EPA’s acting Inspector General is investigating, and the program has been referred to the Justice Department for potential fraud and conflicts of interest.
Key findings cite $27 billion allocated in 2023, with $20 billion awarded to eight nonprofits linked to Democratic allies. The report alleges some organizations saw assets surge by up to 2,000,000,000%, while funding questionable projects like artist housing, a bar and communal kitchen, and brewery equipment. It also claims taxpayer money covered exorbitant executive salaries and travel perks.
The Committee argues the scheme created an artificial economy around “environmental justice” that primarily benefited well-connected insiders.
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