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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. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As my fellow Californian Ronald Reagan once said, ``There you go again.'' Attacks on NEPA have become almost a common, weekly occurrence in this Congress, and H.R. 348 is just the…
Mr. Chairman, I just want to comment that risks due to flooding, to stronger storms, to climate change are not putting the cart before the horse. I am simply asking that we don't waste taxpayers' money by not considering these risks. This…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Grijalva The CHAIR. It…
I am very sorry it took this tragedy, and I am sorry for some of the actions that have been taken; but I am really glad that we are focusing our attention on what is frequently ignored or forgotten--and that is to help address this problem…
I think that we still have to go back to some of the points that were made before, that the Gold King Mine spill tragedy reminds the Nation of the reality that we have 'a creeping killer in the shadows.'
I would like to urge all my colleagues here today to become co-sponsors of this important legislation, and help us to prevent the next abandoned mine contamination release before it happens.
It seems to me, if we take a larger view of the Gold King Mine disaster, and we move forward with legislation, that something like the Hardrock Mining Reform and Reclamation Act would provide the funding for cleaning up these abandoned…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Grijalva for calling us together for this Special Order hour to highlight the need for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and for his leadership in seeking a permanent reauthorization of the Land and…
Mr. Speaker, on this very solemn day, where we commemorate those that gave their lives, I rise on behalf of the Safe Climate Caucus to bring to the House another unfortunate new reality. More frequent flooding is going to be occurring now…
For years, the world's top economists have been saying that in not accounting for climate change, we have created a market failure.
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