My district includes the largest urban field in the United States, so my constituents, sadly, know better than many about the environmental and health impacts that come with oil and gas development.

But it is discretionary.

I have a couple of questions for Mr. Squillace.

In California's 37th Congressional District, which I represent, we are witnessing a public health crisis.

I certainly believe, as do they, that we need stronger, not weaker environmental, climate, and public health protections.

these resources are precious, but they are American resources.

we haven't updated a law from a couple of centuries ago, right? It is like we don't have--it is 18, right?

I don't think science cares if you are a Republican, or a Democrat, or an Independent.

I think Black people are important, and Black and low-income communities are forced to continue to bear the brunt of a changing climate.