Alan Lowenthal: “Our letter supports recent research and recommendations by the Department of Energy's task force that was specifically…”

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.

These targets are certainly reasonable, and they are consistent with what the world has agreed to for climate targets.

I want to join my colleagues in urging you to consider implementing the GAO recommendation to consider a negotiated rulemaking.

It is a good piece of legislation. I am proud to be co-sponsoring it.