Returning revenue from carbon fees directly to the people as carbon dividends--payments to every person--would transform carbon pricing from a regressive policy into a progressive one.

We cannot let the enormity of the issue overwhelm us, we must start addressing this problem immediately.

That's why I'm a member of the New Dems Climate Task Force. Our goal is to put forth an ambitious pro-climate AND pro-market agenda.

Climate change has a price, and this legislation makes sure that big polluters are the ones paying it.

Thank you for your leadership in hosting this important hearing.

there are a number of us in both Chambers of the Congress who were deeply disappointed, in our view, with the terms of the settlement, a $5 billion settlement.

Ultimately one point that I think you and I both agree on is that the tools that the FTC has under existing statute, in my view, and I suspect perhaps in yours, could be strengthened.

Today is a serious and solemn day for our country. The House's impeachment inquiry has exposed the truth and uncovered significant evidence that the President abused his power. To honor the oath to defend the Constitution that each of us…

This bill that we are considering today, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, is about more than partisan debate. This bill is about hiking; it is about hunting; it is about fishing; it is about skiing--some of you all might…

I appreciate Representative Tipton, my distinguished colleague, for mentioning that. I would say a few things. First, of the nine counties that are impacted, as I mentioned, eight of them have expressed support for the provisions of the…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would say, with respect to the technicalities in terms of active forest management and the interagency agreement, I suppose we will have to agree to disagree. And I appreciate the gentleman's point and, ultimately, we have clearly landed…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

With much respect to my colleague from the Third Congressional District, I have been to Montrose many times. It is a beautiful part of our State and there are wonderful people who call that community home. What I would say, again, I find…

I oppose this amendment. It does not reflect agency recommendations or on-the-ground support of title IV of this bill. Veiled behind the claim of compliance with existing management, this amendment is contrary to a longstanding agreement…

I have great respect for my colleague from the State of Utah. I enjoy working with him on the Committee on Natural Resources and have enjoyed being able to partner with him on a number of efforts surrounding regenerative agriculture and…

I thank my distinguished colleague from Arkansas; and I will tell the gentleman that we don't need to amend the bill because that language is in the bill, repeatedly in the bill because I share your concerns regarding wildfire, as do my…

I have great respect for my colleague from Arkansas. I know he has a deep experience in his field, I appreciate him on the Natural Resources Committee, and I enjoy serving with him on that committee. I would ask my distinguished colleague…

Again, I think it is important to underscore the facts. While I appreciate the gentleman from California making his case, his characterization of local support or lack thereof on this bill is simply not consistent with the facts, because…

Reclaiming my time, the gentleman will have an opportunity to talk. I would just say this: We had this similar debate in the Rules Committee on Monday. Again, I am new to Washington, so perhaps this is just the way the process works, but…

Woman, I am happy to yield to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton) to give him a moment to respond. It seemed like he had something to say.

Woman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Just a few points before I yield some time to my distinguished colleague from the Sixth Congressional District. I would first say, this reference to wilderness study areas and the notion…

The section of the bill that the Representative referenced, in my reading of the bill and in my understanding of the bill, already includes some language that is nearly identical regarding Federal water rights. But, that being said, I made…

I would like to claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

We will continue to do that important work, and I appreciate the gentleman's statement in that regard. And I concur with it. It is worth mentioning--I don't know that it has been mentioned yet during this debate: We have worked very hard…