Tell Your Reps: What Should Congress Ask Pruitt?

What’s the story?

• Embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is headed to Capitol Hill this week for a series of congressional hearings.
• Pruitt is being investigated by at least seven agencies over possible ethics lapses and questionable spending practices.

What’s Congress already saying about Pruitt?

• The hearings will be focused on the EPA’s budget, but lawmakers are also expected to question Pruitt about the allegations that have been dogging his agency.
• Last week, a group of 131 representatives and 39 senators, all Democrats, signed a resolution calling for Pruitt’s resignation.
• Some Republicans are also calling for Pruitt’s dismissal, with Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) tweeting:

What do you want your reps asking Pruitt?

Now’s the time to get your question to Congress. Are you concerned about Pruitt’s spending habits? Do you support his regulation rollbacks? Hit Take Action and let them know, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

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