Chellie Pingree: “On top of the cuts already included in the base bill, this would nearly eliminate the office. This means that we will no…”

“On top of the cuts already included in the base bill, this would nearly eliminate the office. This means that we will no longer have anyone in the government to run programs that prevent air pollution, ensure high-quality indoor and outdoor air, monitor and reduce pollution from vehicles and engines, prevent acid rain, protect the public against radiation, and monitor and address stratospheric ozone depletion. These draconian and shortsighted cuts put all Americans at risk. Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”