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Alan S. Lowenthal is a Democratic politician from California, born on March 24, 1941. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing California's 47th congressional district. During his tenure, Lowenthal focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection, advocating for policies that support working families and promote sustainable practices. He has a background in academia and local government, having previously served in the California State Assembly and as a Long Beach city council member.
Mr. Speaker, just over 30 years ago, I made the decision to run for the Long Beach City Council because I felt that my councilmember really didn't listen to the constituents and to my neighbors and myself. This journey of public service…
To stave off the worst impacts of climate change, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by at least half by 2030.
The Biden administration has set aggressive but necessary emission reduction targets...
These targets are certainly reasonable, and they are consistent with what the world has agreed to for climate targets.
We have subsidized the fossil fuel industry for decades upon decades in this country on our public lands...
The climate crisis is here, and it poses an existential threat to American life as we know it now.
We must achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035, and the entire U.S. economy needs to reach net-zero emissions by midcentury.
Congress has worked with the Biden administration to achieve major policy victories and invest in clean energy.
I want to join my colleagues in urging you to consider implementing the GAO recommendation to consider a negotiated rulemaking.
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