"the whole point of this discussion... is the reliance on empirical information, fact, and science, and that reliance should not be a threat to anybody."
"As a Democrat, I joined together with our House Republican leader to lead a campaign that successfully blocked a $4.2 billion buyout that would entrench fossil fuels in our electric grid at great risk..."
"When we passed legislation in 2018 making Hawaii the first state to commit to achieving a carbon negative economy by 2045, it was passed unanimously with all Republicans and Democrats in support."
"Taking action to address climate change benefits everyone. It is fiscally responsible to protect taxpayers and businesses."
"We anticipate soon to have a hearing on EJ initiatives, overall EJ legislation..."
"Taxing plastic will also discourage this wasteful material that chokes our marine life, contributes to climate change, and creates environmental injustices."
"The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2021 (H.R. 3764), led by House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul Grijalva, will codify many of the proposals made by the Biden Administration."
"That's why Congressman Don Young, Dean of the House, and I reintroduced the Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act."
"Our response to this loss needs to address the causes of decline and accelerate recovery through the restoration and resilience projects that my bill, H.R. 660, would authorize."
"With ocean climate action, we will protect coastal communities and their ecosystems from dangerous symptoms of climate change, capture and reduce greenhouse gases, and achieve justice for underserved ..."
"The United States CONGRESS MUST ELIMINATE TAX EVASION SCHEMES which has made Puerto Rico an Offshore IRC tax shelter!"