sticking one's head in the sand is not a solution; it is making the situation even worse.

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 to taxpayers.

All the science, all the facts are saying it is a mega drought. It is going to have economic and human consequences.

We anticipate soon to have a hearing on EJ initiatives, overall EJ legislation...

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 communities.

Taking action to address climate change benefits everyone. It is fiscally responsible to protect taxpayers and businesses.

I appreciate the name of the OBCSA because indeed we must leverage the power of the ocean to address our climate crisis.

Protecting and restoring these ecosystems is critical.

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.

Taxing plastic will also discourage this wasteful material that chokes our marine life, contributes to climate change, and creates environmental injustices.

That's why Congressman Don Young, Dean of the House, and I reintroduced the Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act.

The time to act on climate change is long overdue; the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2021 will capitalize on the opportunities the ocean offers to combat climate change.