House Republicans upped their pressure on 17 Democratic state attorneys general Monday who are waging a campaign against Exxon Mobil and conservative groups over climate change.
The coalition of Republicans on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee sent a round of letters to the attorneys general on Monday asking for all communication records and emails between them and climate activists. A similar letter was sent last month.
The House members want to show collaboration between the activists and states to set a political agenda, rather than an investigation based on a real legal argument.
Monday's letters were also used to demonstrate Congress' right to investigate state authorities when they believe the Constitution is being violated.