Isn't Biden the fourth president in a row to sign good (but ultimately inadequate) executive acts to fix the power grid? I think since the Bush era we've probably needed Congress to do something.
I thought most of these were "White House acts to try to help Department of Energy, but not much happens", repeat every couple years.
Probably, issue is this type of stuff really needs funding and thus congressional legislation. EO's can redirect some funds or change enforcement but can't generate new funds. It's why this new infrastructure bill is front and center now.
Like the fourth? (Score:2)
Isn't Biden the fourth president in a row to sign good (but ultimately inadequate) executive acts to fix the power grid? I think since the Bush era we've probably needed Congress to do something.
I thought most of these were "White House acts to try to help Department of Energy, but not much happens", repeat every couple years.
Re:Like the fourth? (Score:2)
Probably, issue is this type of stuff really needs funding and thus congressional legislation. EO's can redirect some funds or change enforcement but can't generate new funds. It's why this new infrastructure bill is front and center now.