Debbie Lesko: “It is about time that the American people know where Members of Congress stand on this radical proposal of the Green New…”

“It is about time that the American people know where Members of Congress stand on this radical proposal of the Green New Deal, which will change nearly every aspect of Americans' lives. Even the sponsor of this legislation has requested hearings on this proposal since the Speaker and the Democratic leadership refuse to give the Green New Deal any legislative hearings. I would like to lay out some of it here. Estimations show energy bills under the Green New Deal would spike by as much as $3,800 per year, per family. The resolution calls for upgrading all--all--existing buildings in the United States and constructing new buildings to achieve maximal energy efficiency, which could range between $1.6 trillion, with a t, and $4.2 trillion in cost. What is the estimated total price tag for the Green New Deal? Up to $93 trillion. That is with a t, trillion dollars. So where is this money going to come from? The Green New Deal could cost nearly $65,000 per year, per household, much higher than the average family income. We have seen the Democratic majority bring messaging bill after messaging bill to the floor. Why not this one? Why not the Green New Deal? Why not truly let the American people know where the Democrats stand on what I believe is a radical proposal that will hurt our Nation and kill jobs? Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Hice), my good friend.”