Environmental groups warned the proposals would pave the way for more oil and gas industry activity on public lands.

U.S. House lawmakers laid out plans on Monday to phase out clean energy tax credits, slash spending on electric vehicles and renewable energy, and claw back other climate-related funds as part of the Republicans' attempt to pass a multi-trillion-dollar budget in line with President Donald Trump's agenda.

The initiative is part of efforts to pass a multi-trillion-pound budget that reflects the priorities of the Trump administration.