"I greatly appreciate the commitment and leadership shown by both Chairman Thompson and Chairman Richmond."
"The very existence of this committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head-on."
"The science is clear: We are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy."
"I am proud to have supported H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which is the first major climate legislation passed by the House in nearly a decade."
"My bill protects the Centers for Disease Control's Climate and Health Program."
"It is an honor to represent the people of the 14th District of Illinois, who know that it is long past time to take serious steps to address climate change."
"I felt compelled to protect USDA research data by introducing an amendment to the fiscal 2020 Agriculture appropriations package that would prevent Federal agencies like USDA from removing existing pu..."
"Undermining public discourse of climate change research sets a dangerous precedent which can endanger our national security, food security, and the livelihoods of Illinois farmers and farmers througho..."
"I came to Congress with a mandate from my constituents, and I am committed to ensuring that Congress upholds its responsibilities to communities like mine who are demanding meaningful, long-term solut..."
"I am excited about forthcoming legislation that would put the United States on a path to have a 100 percent clean economy by 2050."
"The very existence of this Committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head on."
"The science is clear: we are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy."