Harley Rouda: “Elijah was the pillar of moral authority in this chamber, and it was our deep honor and privilege to serve with him.”

I do not think the Green New Deal is the way to do it, but I do think that we have the capacity, the intellectual, technical capacity to address these issues and do it in a way that not only benefits our country but the whole world.

What we need to understand here today and what we explored in my hearings via our subcommittee is that it's actually the opposite. Inaction on climate change is more costly than if we took action.

The science is settled. I want to recognize that I am interested in trying to work with members across the aisle.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Redesignate section 5 as section 6. After section 4, insert the following: SEC. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION…