"Exxon Tapes Add Fuel For Congressional Investigators"

"Exxon Mobil Corp. scrambled to respond yesterday to a secretive video recording that detailed the company's lobbying practices, but the incident could be an even greater impetus for a congressional inquiry as a House subcommittee chairman continued to warn of subpoenas for top executives.

"They should be under no illusion. We will subpoena if they are not cooperative, and I have spoken to a lot of people in leadership," House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said in an interview yesterday. "This adds fuel to the fire."

He said the tapes confirm pieces of what's been reported about Exxon's lobbying and advocacy work. Khanna had previously said he plans to invite top executives from Exxon, Chevron Corp. and other companies to testify on climate disinformation before his panel.

"We're going to hold them accountable, so I highly suggest to their counsel and to them that they voluntarily comply," Khanna added."

Nick Sobczyk and Timothy Cama report for E&E News July 1, 2021.

SEE ALSO:

"Exxon’s Lobbyist Video Apology Has Many Problems" (Bloomberg)

"Exxon Mounts Feeble Walkback After Lobbyist Caught on Camera Telling Truth About Anti-Climate Agenda" (Rolling Stone)

"A Lie For A Lie Makes Exxon Cry" (HEATED)

"Inside Exxon’s Playbook: How The Oil Giant Works Through Front Groups To Head-Off Regulations On Toxic Chemicals And Plastics" (Greenpeace Unearthed)

"Exxon Lobbyist Brags About Regular Access To Joe Manchin" (HuffPost)