Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman DeFazio for all he has done with this Moving Forward Act, and I rise in strong support of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, there is no better way to jump-start our economy and create millions of good-paying jobs than to modernize our badly aging infrastructure. It will also help us significantly to combat climate change. COVID-19 has wiped out more than 600,000 clean energy jobs, stifling both our economy and our fight against climate change. This bill would help us rebuild our economy with a $70 billion investment in clean energy. This sweeping investment will upgrade the electric grid to accommodate more renewable energy and make the grid more resilient. We also invest in energy efficiency, which will help homeowners save money on their energy bills. We make a major investment in the development of electric vehicle charging networks, stimulating job growth in the EV industry and addressing the need to lower greenhouse gas pollution coming from our cars and trucks. The COVID-19 pandemic has also put a spotlight on just how critical it is to have access to clean and safe water. That is why this bill invests over $25 billion in drinking water programs, and it also provides $2.7 billion for the brownfields programs so local communities can transform former factories, abandoned lots, and other vacant facilities into community centers, parks, and new businesses. Mr.…”