If re-elected, I’ll continue to fight back against the special interests that rig the game for themselves and I’ll work to deliver for you.
If re-elected, I will continue to fight back against special interests that rig the system.
Occurrences
Evidence
If re-elected, I’ll continue to fight back against the special interests that rig the game for themselves and I’ll work to deliver for you.
The bill is titled the Ethics in Energy Act of 2025 and its official title is to direct FERC to prohibit covered utilities from recovering covered expenses from ratepayers.
Mr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Tran, and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the bill; the official summary says it requires that notices of contracting opportunities for small businesses be written in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
Assessments
The promise was broad and effort-oriented rather than tied to a specific enacted policy outcome. The record shows same-term legislative activity aligned with fighting special interests or rigged-system dynamics, including backing the Ethics in Energy Act of 2025 to restrict utilities from passing political-influence costs to ratepayers and co-sponsoring the Plain Language in Contracting Act to reduce barriers for small businesses. However, the evidence does not show a completed, systemic policy outcome or enacted reform sufficient to mark the promise fully delivered.