Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019. This legislation, introduced by my colleague on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui), will reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality in our Nation's communities by incentivizing upgrades or replacements of millions of diesel engines currently in use across our Nation. Mr. Speaker, diesel engines play an important role in the American economy, helping bring children to school and transport goods all across our country, while supporting jobs across the Nation. Retrofitting older diesel engines that emit significant amounts of exhaust with cleaner, American-made technology is an easy initiative to support. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, also known as DERA, has enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support, and every State has received funding through the program since it was created by Congress nearly 15 years ago. {time} 1645 Since its inception, Mr. Speaker, DERA has been one of the most cost- effective Federal environmental programs, with up to $30 in return in health and economic benefits for every $1 put into the program. The program has also been responsible for the creation and retention of local U.S. jobs that involve manufacturing, installation, and servicing of emissions-related technologies. At a time, Mr.…”