Alan Lowenthal: “I would like to urge all my colleagues here today to become co-sponsors of this important legislation, and help us to…”

I am glad also that we have come together to discuss this critically important issue.

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

Gulf Coast communities are also on the front lines of climate change, and sea-level rise, erosion, flooding, and more powerful storms will continue to wreak havoc until we reduce our emissions.

This really fails to understand the value of the U.S.-flag fleet.