"We fully support Representative Clarke's Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act, which directs DoE to support the deployment of EV charging in disadvantaged or underserved communities."
"Thank you very much, Chairman Rush, for organizing this important hearing, and for your commitment to ensuring that all Americans, regardless of their ZIP Code, have access to electric vehicles."
"The transportation sector is the number-one source of carbon pollution in the United States."
"We need to ensure that electric vehicles chargers are built in rural communities too."
"The CLEAN Future Act and the bills before the committee today are a historic step."
"These fees are particularly burdensome in rural communities."
"these bills would take [audio drop] to ensure fundamental drug pricing for Medicare recipients and patients of all ages throughout the country."
"Frankly, the poor pays more for its energy needs even though these very same needs are met with disastrous outcomes."
"It is incumbent upon this body to advance policies that ensure resilient, reliable, and equitable clean energy systems for all."
"I applaud the Biden-Harris administration for their work to ensure that underserved and disadvantaged communities receive their fair share of benefits through their Justice40 initiative."
"This month Chairman Pallone, Chairman Tonko, and I introduced the CLEAN Future Act to put the Nation on a path toward a clean energy future by no later than 2050."
"The Federal Government has a key role in ensuring equity."